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Director of Training
- DEPT OF CITYWIDE ADMIN SVCS
Posted on
10/16/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No exam required
Department
DCAS Police
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Job Description
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 56 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
DCAS Police is responsible for security at DCAS owned, managed and/or leased properties throughout the five boroughs as well as maintaining law and order, ensuring the protection of life and property through the enforcement of the New York City Local Law and New York State Penal Law and all applicable agency rules and regulations. The selected candidate will fill the position within the LOS DCAS Police. Under supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following:
The selected candidate will fill the position within the LOS DCAS Police, Training Unit. Under supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible but not limited to performing the following:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the DCAS Police Training Division and maintain oversight of a regional law enforcement training program and curriculum for academies and annual in-service refresher courses as required by New York State.
- Develop and administer stakeholder-focused education materials and/or training engagements in law enforcement and public safety.
- Maintain oversight and development of training staff members and ensuring upkeep of certifications and relevant skills.
- Monitor the effectiveness of all training programs, identify and make recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinate and procure training with external private organizations or government agencies at various levels.
- Manage training and personnel records, ensure personnel training compliance, respond to audits and investigations.
- Overhaul records management system and develop a comprehensive learning management system. Utilize computer systems to design data visualizations such as charts, tables, and/or dashboards.
- Collaborate with leadership and internal/external stakeholders (to include the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services), managing projects, coordinating & facilitating requests, and ensuring continuous overall growth and development of the department.
- Assist DCAS Police executive staff with development of operational policies and other special projects.
Some of the physical activities performed by the Director of Training and environmental conditions experiences are: walking to and from sites and during the course of site visit; climbing and descending ladders, stairs and/or scaffolds to get to areas to be inspected; standing for extended periods of time; distinguishing colors; bending, stooping and/or stretching during inspections; communicating orally; climbing over and around various objects; working in areas that may be damp, dark, dusty, smoky, smelly, excessively hot or cold, mold and/or vermin infested; working in areas with limited working space; working outdoors in all kinds of weather. The Director of Training may be required to wear safety equipment including hard hat, eye and ear protection, gloves, safety shoes, face mask, and fall protection equipment.
To Apply:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #: 804687
For current City employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess and log into Employee Self Service.
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER - 95615
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience of a nature to qualify for the duties of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Five or more years of executive-level leadership within law enforcement. - Certified NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services: Use of Force Instructor - Certified NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services: Firearms Instructor - Certified NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services: Defensive Tactics Instructor - Certified NYS Department of Health BEMS: Emergency Medical Technician - Certified American Heart Associate Basic Life Support Provider Instructor (CPR/AED) - Certified FLETC Active Shooter Threat Instructor - Certified FLETC Tactical Medical Instructor - Certified in Reid Technique: Advanced Investigative Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques - Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills. - Proficient with various Microsoft 365 software applications. - Experience applying theories, principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies of adult education. - Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. - Dependable team player and work collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment. - Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and be able to multitask. - Ability to interact with all levels of staff and other law enforcement agencies.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
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.
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Job ID
804687
Posted until
11/15/2026
Title code
95615
Civil service title
DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Director of Training
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
M5
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Centre St., N.Y.
- Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
Director of Training
Salary : $103,355 - $111,458