Criminal Justice Policy Analyst 2 Position Available In Albany, New York

Criminal Justice Policy Analyst 2 Criminal Justice Services, Division of Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $86,681 – $109,650 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Sociology Master’s degree Criminal Justice Bachelor’s degree Senior level 4 years Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The CJPA2 ensure compliance with the Racial and Ethnic Disparities (R.E.D.) component of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act. Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical assistance to localities in the development and implementation of R.E.D. reduction activities.
• Provide training to localities and state partners on issues related to equity.
• Develop and enhance tribal connection and relationship.
• Explore the intersectionality of girls’ justice and race/ethnicity to identify the gaps and needs for the population.
• Develop the R.E.D. annual plan, submission and implementation.
• Enhance the trauma-informed approach to include historical race trauma to ensure an equity lens in implementation.

In addition to the R.E.D. activities required above, the CJPA2 provide policy and funding recommendations to the New York State Juvenile Justice Advisory group. Additional activities may include, but are not limited: to the development of essential partnerships with state and local partners to advance youth justice reform initiatives; programmatic oversight of JJAG and other federally funded youth justice projects and initiatives; provide technical assistance to grantees with workplans, program implementation, performance measures, and program outcomes; represent DCJS on various interagency boards, taskforces and workgroups; and other duties as assigned. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Eight years of experience in juvenile justice, criminal justice or child welfare systems. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, Black and Puerto Rican studies or a closely related field may be substituted for four years of experience. A master’s or higher-level degree in one of these areas may be substituted for an additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should have a close cultural and social association with Asians, Blacks, Hispanics or Pacific Islanders which demonstrate sensitivity to, and insight into, the problems, concerns and needs of one or more of these groups. (classroom education is NOT deemed to be qualifying) Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments An employee telecommuting program is available.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit at or (518) 485-1704. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.