Chief of Operations - #1339611

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

The Sheriff’s Office serves and enforces court mandates, orders of protection, warrants, decrees, and property seizures. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office conducts criminal investigations of real property fraud, tax crimes, and the trafficking of illegal and untaxed tobacco products and synthetic narcotics, and monitors defendants referred by the courts for electronic monitoring.

Responsibilities

The position of Chief of Operations reports to the Sheriff and First Deputy Sheriff. Under executive direction, with the widest latitude to exercise independent judgment, initiative and decision making, the Chief of Operations responsibilities include:

• Direct and coordinate day-to-day activities of County Sheriff’s Offices by supervising sworn and non-sworn personnel. .
• Transmits orders to subordinate officers for execution.
• Supervises, through subordinate supervisors, patrol division, investigation, court services, jail, and communications.
• Develops and recommends departmental procedures to serve as guidelines for proper conduct of departmental activities, and monitors effectiveness of procedures.
• Reviews daily activities reports and other paperwork.
• Investigates or directs investigation of complaints against subordinates.
• Participates in hiring process by directing background investigations, checking references, and conducting or participating in interview of candidates being considered for hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Prepares budget, requisitions equipment, and services.
• Prepares reports and addresses civic and educational groups on law enforcement subjects.
• Assumes field command of division during emergency operations.
• Transmits orders to subordinate officers for execution.
• Supervises inventory of equipment and vehicles for department.
• Submits budget requirements and related paperwork for departmental fleet.
• Stays abreast of current developments and trends in law enforcement by attending meetings and training.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in accounting, law, criminal justice, economics, business administration, public administration or other related field, and five years of progressively responsible work in the areas of law, accounting, auditing, criminal justice, business administration, public administration, investigation, or a related area, at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of principles of management and supervision. - Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures. - Knowledge of federal, state, and county rules, regulations, policies, and laws related to law enforcement.
  
  

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.

, $190,000.00 – $195,000.00