Deputy Commissioner of Training

NYPD

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 NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Deputy Commissioner of Training is responsible for the management, administration, and complex coordination of all professional training development programs for all uniformed and civilian members of the service and overseeing the management of the Training Bureau's Police Academy, Administrative Support Division, the Police Cadet Corps and its other specialized training facilities citywide.

The Deputy Commissioner of Training will also oversee the operation of the multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art Police Academy facility in College Point, Queens and serve as principal advisor and confidant to the Police Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner on all formal training issues and maintain responsibility of the formulation, coordination, evaluation, and implementation of all programs, policies and procedures impacting upon the training of Department uniformed and civilian personnel at all levels.

The Deputy Commissioner determines the nature and scope of all curricula, courses, programs, and instructional materials utilized by the professional instructional staff; directs the incorporation of all changes into the appropriate training programs; and identifies and evaluates new training methodologies.

This position advises the Police Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner on critical training issues; prepares recommendations; initiates emergency training seminars and directs and coordinates special agency training projects.

This position serves as the official Department representative at conferences, public forums, and meetings concerned with the sensitive and highly complex issues of training in the New York City Police Department; oversees the management of funds from special grants and contributions from private foundations; and maintains liaison at the highest executive level with Federal, state, and other municipal law enforcement agencies on technological and procedural advances in the specialized area of law enforcement training.

Minimum Qual Requirements

The Deputy Commissioner of Training must possess well developed administrative, managerial and policy making skills, knowledge of and experience in the development and coordination of comprehensive training programs to meet goals and objectives; knowledge of Department policies and procedures; ability to evaluate training programs and implement changes to meet the changing needs of the Department; and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Prefer candidates with at least ten years of well developed administrative, managerial and policy making skills, knowledge of and experience in the development and coordination of comprehensive training programs to meet goals and objectives; knowledge of NYPD policies and procedures; ability to evaluate training programs and implement changes to meet the changing needs of the Department; and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

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.

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Work Location

1 Police Plaza, N.Y.

Residency Requirement

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