Director- DV Prevention and Intervention

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 NYPD is hiring an experienced attorney to serve as a Director within the Domestic Violence Unit, within the Office of the Chief of Department. The NYPD DVU spearheads the Department’s development of domestic violence policy, operations, and program implementation, and ensures these officers have the tools to perform this critical mission. Overseeing a team of uniformed and civilian staff, and working in conjunction with a uniformed Commanding Officer, the Director will:

- Ensure that all members of service receive the most up-to-date trainings and best practices surrounding response and investigation of domestic violence offenses

- Liaise with advocacy groups and survivors to gather feedback on the Department’s services, and help shape new programming

- Work with internal and external stakeholders to enhance Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention through community advocacy

- Collaborate with legislators, advocacy organizations, survivors, and service providers to inform and advance legislative and policy goals aimed at preventing domestic violence and strengthening intervention mechanisms

- Coordinate various reporting on Domestic Violence statistics and programs, including those mandated by New York State, New York City and other governing bodies

- Participate in review of U Visa applications related to being a victim of domestic violence, stalking and other sexually-related crimes

- Work closely with the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence to support citywide domestic violence prevention and awareness

WORK LOCATION:

One Police Plaza, New York City, NY 10038

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position requires an attorney with a license to practice law in the State of New York, and at least 7 years of recent full-time responsible, relevant legal experience, subsequent to admission to the Bar. Prior experience should include significant litigation experience in constitutional and criminal issues. The candidate should also have familiarity with Department policies and operations, through knowledge of legal strategies and methodologies and outstanding written and verbal skills.

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.

At the direction of the Commanding Officer, the Director will also represent the License Division at Department executive meetings as well as external meetings with city, state, and federal agencies on matters related to the Division.

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Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.