Seeking a rewarding career? Look no further than DCJS!

DCJS is a Top Workplace in the Capital Region and among the nation’s leaders in developing and supporting evidenced-based criminal justice practice and innovative programs. The agency is committed to workforce diversity and a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging, where every employee is valued, respected, empowered and supported to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

The DCJS Office of Human Resources Management (HRM) also recruits and hires for two other state agencies: the Commission of Correction, and the Office of Victim Services. For more information about employment opportunities, contact HRM:

• Phone: (518) 485-1704
• Email: dcjshrm@dcjs.ny.gov

New York State law prohibits discrimination against individuals seeking state employment and licensure who have criminal conviction. This law provides for opportunities for second chances and allows individuals to improve their lives, support their families and contribute to their communities.

The New York HELPS program streamlines the appointment process and allows state agencies to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without Civil Service examinations. 

Current Job Openings | New York Helps | Department of Civil Service

About DCJS

DCJS plays a key role in helping to ensure its local law enforcement, community, and criminal justice partners have the resources, technology, and support necessary to solve, reduce and prevent crime; strengthen communities; and improve the lives of New Yorkers. The agency’s responsibilities are divided among the following offices and units:

• Crime Analysis and Strategic Partnerships
• Criminal Justice Records
• Forensic Services
• Latent Print Laboratory
• Probation and Correctional Alternatives
• Program Development and Funding
• Public Safety
• Research and Performance
• State Identification Bureau
• Youth Justice

Through these program areas, DCJS provides direct training to law enforcement and other criminal justice professionals; maintains basic training and police and peace officer decertification records; oversees a law enforcement accreditation program; ensures Breathalyzer and speed enforcement equipment used by local law enforcement operate correctly; manages criminal justice grant funds; analyzes statewide crime and program data; provides research support; oversees county probation departments and alternatives to incarceration programs; coordinates youth justice policy; and provides support to law enforcement agencies handling missing persons cases.

The agency also maintains criminal history records, fingerprint files and the state’s Sex Offender Registry; performs background checks for employment and licensure; administers the state's DNA Databank in cooperation with the New York State Police Crime Laboratory; and provides staff support to eight independently appointed policy-making boards.

DCJS also has employment opportunities within its Administrative, Business Analysis, Finance and Budget, Human Resources Management, Internal Audit and Control, and Legal Services offices.

Benefits

Telecommuting Program and Alternate Work Schedules

DCJS, the Commission of Correction, and Office of Victim Services offer a partial telecommuting program. DCJS also offers alternate work schedules, including compressed pay period and compressed pay week, where operationally feasible.

Paid Family Leave

New York State has a nation-leading Paid Family Leave Program that provides protected, paid time off to bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child; care for a family member with a serious health condition; or assist loved ones when a spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is deployed abroad on active military service, among other circumstances.

Employees also may be eligible for assistance through the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Health and Life Insurance Benefits

Health care coverage is available through the Empire Plan or an approved health maintenance organization. Dental, vision and group term life insurance are available through the two state unions, the Public Employees Federation and the Civil Service Employees Association, and the Organization of New York State Management Confidential Employees.

Visit the state’s Business Services Center for additional details.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

New York State has one of the largest public pension plans in the country, providing retirement security for more than 1 million members, retirees and their beneficiaries.

Visit the state Comptroller’s Office website for more information about the State & Local Retirement System and learn more about the state’s optional Deferred Compensation Plan.

Paid Leave

• 13 holidays
• Five days of personal leave annually
• 13 days of annual leave in the first year of employment; annual leave increases with years of service
• Up to 13 days of annual, accruable sick leave

Resources

• Training and professional development programs, including tuition benefits.
• Work-life services, including pre-retirement planning and finding childcare.
• Employee Assistance Program, a free, voluntary and confidential referral service for employees, their families and retirees.