Deputy Director

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO NYPD EMPLOYEES WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER; OR THOSE ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER PROMOTION LIST WITH A SCORE OF 100** The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. The Central Records Division (CRD) is a critical operational command within the Support Services Bureau of the New York City Police Department. CRD directly supports NYPD units, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with outside agencies. The Division oversees four sub-units: Identification Unit (24hrs-7days), Stolen Property Inquiry Unit (24hrs-7days), Certificate of Conduct & Non-Criminal Fingerprint Unit, and the Criminal Records Unit. Some of the responsibilities of the Division's sub-units include: acting as the central repository for criminal and non-criminal identification of persons through fingerprints, transmitting alarms related to property, such as firearms and vehicles used in the commission of crimes, providing real-time responses to local, state, and nationwide law enforcement inquiries, issuing verifications of crime/lost property reports to complainants, and conducting background checks for members of the public requesting Certificates of Conduct. The Deputy Director assists in the overall administration, strategic planning, and daily operation of the Central Records Division and its sub-units. This role provides executive-level oversight of the controlled dissemination of criminal justice information essential to public safety, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and NYPD policies. The Deputy Director will oversee managerial and other titles, provide leadership, guidance, evaluate performance, and continuously seek opportunities to build morale. The selected candidate will coordinate with internal NYPD units and external agencies. Key responsibilities include; developing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and accountability. Whenever necessary, the Deputy Director will serve as the Division's representative and must exercise independent judgment by making critical operational decisions. This role requires active participation in executive meetings. The Deputy Director will assist in strategic decision-making and the execution of both short- and long‑term goals to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the Division and its sub‑units. The selected candidate will serve as the Division's hiring manager, working in collaboration with the Staffing Administration Unit to maintain adequate staffing levels by interviewing candidates and making sound hiring recommendations to fill vacancies. Candidate must have a willingness to work in a fast‑paced environment supporting four sub‑units that render assistance to members of the Department, the public, and national law enforcement agencies. Work Schedule 0900X1700 Hours can vary based on the needs of the Department. WORK LOCATION 375 Pearl Street, 16 Floor, New York, NY, 10038 Additional Information This lateral opportunity is open to Administrative Managers only. Selections will be based on a review of applicants' time and leave records, disciplinary record, performance evaluations, etc. If selected, a Commanding Officer's recommendation is needed prior to the transfer. In compliance with Federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre‑tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full‑time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience requiring independent decision‑making concerning program management or planning, allocation for resources and the scheduling and assignment of work, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full‑time progressively responsible experience as described in \"1\" above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory, full‑time progressively responsible experience as described in \"1\" above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or Education and/or experience equivalent to \"1\", \"2\" or \"3\" above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in \"1\", \"2\" or \"3\" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in \"1\", \"2\" or \"3\" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years. Preferred Skills Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a strong commitment to excellence, and attention to detail. The position requires the ability to effectively multitask, prioritize assignments, work collaboratively with peers and staff in a team environment, and demonstrate flexibility when adapting to a variety of tasks and operational needs. Candidates must be able to prepare complex written reports. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York City Police Department