COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE

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 Office of Management Analysis and Planning (OMAP) analyses and evaluates Departmental policies, programs, and resources to make recommendations to the Police Commissioner in order to ensure maximum organizational efficiency and effectiveness of the Department. OMAP is the research and assessment arm of the Department, comprised of both uniformed and civilian members of the service with a wide variety of academic and professional experiences. OMAP conducts analyses aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department (e.g. personnel deployments, resource allocation), develops complex pilot projects, formulas policy recommendations and prepares briefing materials for the Police Commissioner on a wide range of legislative and procedural issues.

The Office of Management Analysis and Planning (OMAP) is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Community Associate to join the Data Analysis and Mapping Section. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring the Department’s organization and operations as it pertains to varying CALEA standards and working directly with our assigned accreditation manager in flagging and correcting any inconsistencies. Specifically, she will be working with numerous stakeholders to collect and organize the required information to bring a standard to compliance. This position requires organizational capabilities and people management at a high level, as there are over 160 standards that the Department needs to be in compliance with.

Qualification Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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.

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.