The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is charged with investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints which members of the public file against New York City police officers alleging the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements made by officers, and racial profiling and biased policing. The Board consists of 15 members who are appointed by the Mayor, the City Council and Public Advocate or designated by the police commissioner. The Board is responsible for governing the agency. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. As the largest police oversight agency in the United States, the CCRB currently investigates approximately 4,500 complaints each year.
The CCRB’s Administrative Prosecution Unit prosecutes cases in which the CCRB Board substantiated a complaint and recommended that charges be brought against the subject officer. Currently, the unit is headed by a Chief Prosecutor and a Deputy Chief Prosecutor; and staffed with five prosecutors; a Supervising Trial Preparation Assistant; and an Administrative Assistant. Prosecutor will report to the APU’s Chief and Deputy Chief.
The Prosecutor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing cases for trial, including identifying and interviewing witnesses, gathering and analyzing evidence, developing trial strategies, drafting opening and closing arguments, presenting and cross examining witnesses at trial, etc.;
• Drafting charges and specification;
• Preparing briefs, motions, legal opinions and other legal documents;
• Negotiating plea agreements and recommending penalties when appropriate;
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of actions taken during the course of the prosecution;
• Working closely with CCRB investigators;
• Being knowledgeable about NYPD policies and procedures, including the recently implemented Disciplinary Matrix;
• Coordinating with the NYPD Department Advocate’s Office as necessary;
• Participating in the training of CCRB investigators; and
• Performing special projects and developing policy recommendations for CCRB’s Board and Executive staff as needed.
Minimum Qual Requirements
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Additional Information
As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the CCRB qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements. Please visit nyc.gov/studentloans to view the eligibility requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
To Apply
CITY EMPLOYEES:
1. Apply through Employee Self Service (ESS) under Recruiting Activities
2. Search for Job ID# 599053
FOR ALL OTHER APPLICANTS:
1.Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search
2. Search for Job ID# 599053
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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.
The NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage 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.
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.
POSTING DATE
08/18/2023
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
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.