Deputy Commissioner of Accountability
Core
Directing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Trials & Litigation Division, Adjudications Unit, and Informal Charges & Discipline Unit within the NYC Department of Correction to ensure staff accountability and proper placement of people in custody.
Role type
Senior executive legal counsel (administrative discipline)
Builds
Agency policies and procedures regarding employee discipline; mechanisms to ensure fair application of policies
Domain
Public sector / Criminal justice / Administrative law
Required skills
Trial practice, litigation, conducting investigations, court proceedings, legal strategy, settlement negotiations, policy formulation, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee disciplinary trials and informal charges; map legal strategy for administrative litigation; review negotiated pleas and settlements; formulate and modify agency policies; conduct negotiations with opposing counsel; track and report disciplinary activity; provide counsel to executives on confidential matters; serve as liaison with law enforcement on employee misconduct.
Seniority
Senior, executive leadership