City of New York - New York, NY
posted 2 months ago
The New York City Board of Correction (BOC) is seeking a Research & Compliance Associate who is passionate about utilizing evidence-based approaches and data-driven decision-making to enhance justice, fairness, and excellence within the corrections system. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a newly established research and compliance unit within a nationally recognized institution that possesses extensive oversight powers. The primary focus of the research and compliance team will be to collaborate with the monitoring team to assess and ensure compliance with the Minimum Standards set forth by the Board. This role will involve conducting both primary and secondary research, leveraging the Board's unique access to jails and Department of Correction (DOC) data. The Research & Compliance Associate will be instrumental in promoting adherence to existing regulations, informing the development of new regulations, and supporting innovative practices within the jails and the broader criminal justice system. The position is based in lower Manhattan, but the Associate will frequently be required to perform research and compliance duties at Rikers Island and other DOC facilities. Reporting directly to the Board's Assistant Executive Director of Research, the Associate will engage in a variety of tasks that contribute to the Board's mission of oversight and reform in the correctional system.