Civil Service Title: Chief of Investigations
Salary Range: $81,883 – $107,968
Agency: Police Accountability Board
Division: Investigations
Openings: One (1)
Location: Rochester, NY
Accepting Applications: October 1, 2021
Application Deadline: October 29, 2021
Where You Will Work
The Police Accountability Board is an independent agency within the City of Rochester charged with overseeing and reimagining Rochester’s policing system. The Board investigates potential wrongdoing by Rochester police officers, brings change and transparency to the Rochester Police Department, and educates and engages community members in the work of reimagining public safety. The Board is committed to performing these tasks in a workplace defined by accountability, equity, transparency. The Board’s headquarters are located in Rochester’s downtown core.
What You Will Do
The Chief of Investigations heads the Board’s Investigations Division, which is responsible for investigating and addressing potential wrongdoing by RPD officers. The Chief of Investigations is responsible for updating and implementing the Board’s investigatory policies and procedures, managing mid-level supervisors and ensuring quality control over investigations. The Chief of Investigations serves as the public face of the Board’s investigatory work into officer misconduct. Occasional participation in PAB community engagement efforts as and when required. Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.
Who We Are Looking To Hire
The Board is looking to fill this position with someone with significant experience supervising attorneys and/or investigative staff. We are looking for a leader with a track record of building and developing teams. The most desirable candidates are those with experience in high-intensity and/or public-facing roles, such as senior staff in public defender’s offices.
In general, the Board is looking to hire people that reflect the diversity of Rochester and are committed to our community and our mission. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Board strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and gender non-conforming persons to apply. All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
Benefits You Will Receive
The City of Rochester offers the Board’s full-time employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance. Board employees receive generous vacation, holiday and sick leave benefits in the context of a flexible, supportive work environment. Employees can also receive up to $6,000 toward the purchase of a home in Rochester, up to $3,000 in annual tuition assistance, and reimbursement for certain transit costs.
In addition to this standard benefits package, employees in this position will undergo extensive training in oversight, policing, and public safety reform. Moreover, working in this position can qualify employees for student loan forgiveness through the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more, visit the Program’s website HERE.
Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements
To qualify for this position, you must have (at minimum):
- Graduated from a law school of recognized standing; and
- Four (4) years of experience as an attorney admitted to practice in New York State, one (1) year of which included directly supervising other attorneys.
If hired for this position, employee will have one year to move within the City of Rochester. Continued residency in the City is required throughout the employee’s tenure.
How To Apply & Submit A Resume/Cover Letter
If you are interested in applying, we strongly encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. This position will be officially posted on the City of Rochester’s jobs portal (located HERE) on Friday, October 1, 2021 under its Civil Service Title of “Chief of Investigations.” To apply, you will have to create an account through the jobs portal and complete an employment profile. If you need help navigating the City’s jobs portal or have questions about this posting, feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at 585-428-9627.
