Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/29/26
Applications Due: 06/08/26
Vacancy ID: 217079
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of
TitleStudent Assistant - 217079
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $16 to $28 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 30 - 37.50
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address 80 South Swan Street
Alfred E. Smith Building
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12210
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Office of Public Safety (OPS) is seeking two student assistants to support the Law Enforcement Strategic Assistance (LESAU) unit. The handling of these tasks will help the student gain professional skills while assisting OPS with special projects.
The Student Assistants will assist with duties including, but not limited to:
• Coordinate and support initiatives with the Annual Public Safety Symposium, the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE), Statewide Targeted Reductions in Inmate-Partner Violence (STRIVE) programs.
• Provide logistical support for events.
• Manage project documentation.
• Coordinate communication with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Maintain tracking systems and agendas to monitor progress on various activities.
• Liaise with staff, vendors, and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications Must be a current student enrolled in a matriculating degree program and have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will be available for a 12-month internship located in Albany, NY. Continued internship participation into the spring semester and beyond will require the candidate to meet all NYS Civil Service requirements, including maintaining matriculation status during the Spring 2027 semester. While extension beyond 12 months is not required, availability to extend the internship for students who remain matriculated as seniors or graduate students will be considered based on demonstrated continued enrollment and performance.
Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 457-8895.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Cherise Watson
Telephone (518) 485-6816
Fax (518) 457-4000
Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov
Address
Street 80 South Swan Street
Alfred E. Smith Building
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12210
Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 217079 on your cover letter.
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