Deputy Director

This position is only open to NYPD employees who are permanent in the civil service title of Administrative Manager, or those on the Administrative Manager promotion list with a score of 100.

About the role

The Central Records Division (CRD) is a critical operational command within the Support Services Bureau of the New York City Police Department. CRD directly supports NYPD units, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with outside agencies. The Division oversees four sub-units: Identification Unit (24hrs-7days), Stolen Property Inquiry Unit (24hrs-7days), Certificate of Conduct & Non-Criminal Fingerprint Unit, and the Criminal Records Unit. Responsibilities include:

• Acting as the central repository for criminal and non-criminal identification of persons through fingerprints
• Transmitting alarms related to property, such as firearms and vehicles used in the commission of crimes
• Providing real-time responses to local, state, and nationwide law enforcement inquiries
• Issuing verifications of crime/lost property reports to complainants
• Conducting background checks for members of the public requesting Certificates of Conduct

The Deputy Director assists in the overall administration, strategic planning, and daily operation of the Central Records Division and its sub-units. This role provides executive-level oversight of the controlled dissemination of criminal justice information essential to public safety, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and NYPD policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee managerial and other titles, provide leadership, guidance, and evaluate performance
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and accountability
• Serve as the Division's representative and exercise independent judgment in making critical operational decisions
• Actively participate in executive meetings and assist in strategic decision-making and execution of both short- and long-term goals
• Serve as the Division's hiring manager, collaborating with the Staffing Administration Unit to maintain adequate staffing levels by interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations
• Coordinate with internal NYPD units and external agencies
• Continuously seek opportunities to build morale within the Division

Requirements

Candidate must have a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment supporting four sub-units that render assistance to members of the Department, the public, and national law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience requiring independent decision-making concerning program management or planning, allocation for resources, and the scheduling and assignment of work, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty.
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described above.

Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize assignments, and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexibility when adapting to a variety of tasks and operational needs
• Ability to prepare complex written reports

Benefits

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance for the employee and their 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
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

Pay

$86,843.00 – $187,716.00

Schedule

0900X1700 Hours. Hours can vary based on the needs of the Department.

Work Location

375 Pearl Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10038