Job Description
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
The Department of Correction is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Law Enforcement Verifications Records Analyst to join our team. This role supports the accurate and timely verification of employment and records information for internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with an ability to review sensitive records, monitor workflow systems, and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. The selected candidate's responsibilities may include but will not be limited to the following:
Conduct daily entries in the automated workflow to track verification request status and review for signature by Director of Records and Retention Management.
Coordinating background verification check of information of active and inactive employees of DOC for future employment, by reviewing individual personnel records
Prepare and deliver weekly status reports of open verification requests, summarizing activities, progress, risks, issues, and recommendations
Review personnel records of former and current DOC employees for file review requests submitted by active or inactive employees.
Review DOC internal information systems to verify dates and accuracy of employment and dates of individual.
Respond to and complete a background questionnaire for current and former employees of the agency
Serves as the Records Unit Lead/Liaison, to collect information from external entities, such as law enforcement agencies
Experience in monitoring workflow for legacy archive ware data systems
Handle daily requests of offsite storage records for the record unit through the electronic records management system
Complete metric reports on monthly basis of offsite inventory
Works on special projects as assigned.
Preferred Skills
-Three years plus records experience
-Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
-Technical proficiency in electronic records management systems
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
-Exceptional customer service skills
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Additional Information
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.
Salary Min: $ 62,868.00
Salary Max: $ 72,298.00
