SIU PREA Investigations Data Analyst

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to recruit a SIU Data Analyst (community coordinator) to work on its Special Investigations Unit, PREA Investigations team.

Under the direction of a Deputy Director for the SIU PREA Team and with latitude to exercise independent judgement and decision making, the candidate for this position will be responsible to work closely with the PREA Investigations Supervisors and Investigators to assist in the accurate collation of PREA statistics on a daily basis. Under supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

Typical responsibilities of this position include:

- Comprehend the DOC procedures, rules, and regulations, administrative disciplinary
procedures, and the criminal justice system.
- Review agency reporting records and confidential data to ensure the data is accurate
and within Local, State and Federal regulations.
- Collect, clean, and analyze large and complex datasets from various sources.
- Experience in inputting collected data from various sources into electronic databases
and software.
- Gather and analyze data to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform
future initiatives.
- Prepare reports on data collection points, evaluate effectiveness, and make
recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure data quality and integrity through data validation and cleansing processes
to ensure data quality
- Ability to access the office location, located on Rikers Island, a vehicle is not required
but strongly recommended for candidates to maintain convenient work site accessibility.
- Perform all other related duties and projects as assigned.

Preferred Skills

- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel, MS Word & Outlook
- Experience in tracking allegations and cases for an investigative work unit.
- Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team
- Ability to maintain data produced by multiple sources throughout the year.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access and similar programs preferred.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.