Standards Specialist
Core
Conduct on-site monitoring and investigations to ensure compliance with minimum standards for care, custody, and conditions of confinement in NYC correctional facilities.
Role type
Standards Specialist (Monitor)
Builds
Compliance reports, incident investigations, and technical assistance for facility improvements
Domain
Public sector / Criminal justice / Corrections
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Qualitative and quantitative research, report writing, statistical analysis, regulatory compliance analysis, incident investigation, technical assistance
Preferred skills
Spanish language proficiency, experience in government or nonprofit advocacy, experience with criminal justice policy, proficiency in Microsoft Office
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Conduct regular tours of jails, court pens, and hospital prison wards; investigate unusual incidents such as deaths or escapes; analyze DOC compliance with Minimum Standards and consent decrees; prepare written reports on surveys and investigations; provide technical assistance to DOC administrators; review and analyze requests for variances from Minimum Standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC