State Police Operations Specialist 1

$46,306 - $56,743/Yr

State of New York - Albany, NY

Full-time

Albany, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The State Police Operations Specialist 1 will support the 66-a Unit and be assigned to the Central Records Bureau. This position is crucial in ensuring that interested parties have access to the records of the New York State Police by providing timely responses to requests in accordance with the Public Officers Law §66-a. The specialist will need to understand the specific laws and policy sections utilized which determine records releasability, including POL 66-a and 87, CPL 160, 725, FCA 375 and 381, and categorize requests appropriately. In this role, the specialist will conduct research and retrieve responses from Troops, Details, and Sections. They will perform searches using Division databases and applications to gather records and identify any prior or associated FOIL requests. The specialist will review requests, records, and supporting documents, preparing responses for release. This includes reviewing and redacting documents as necessary, making determinations on the release of records, and providing responsive records to requestors. For complex requests, the specialist will forward them to a supervisor for review. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate and prioritize workflow to ensure a timely response to all requests. Interaction with Division Counsel, County District Attorneys, courts, and interested parties regarding record requests will be a key part of the job. The specialist will be responsible for the accuracy of all work completed and will be held accountable to the standards set forth in the 66-a Unit. Work will be monitored by members and Unit personnel, and the specialist will perform duties as assigned by the Lieutenant and Unit NCO.

Responsibilities

• Ensure interested parties have access to records of the New York State Police by providing timely responses to requests.
• Understand and apply specific laws and policy sections that determine records releasability.
• Conduct research and retrieve responses from Troops, Details, and Sections.
• Perform searches using Division databases and applications to gather records.
• Identify any prior or associated FOIL requests.
• Review requests, records, and supporting documents and prepare responses for release.
• Review and redact documents as necessary.
• Make determinations on the release of records and provide responsive records to requestors.
• Forward complex requests to supervisor for review.
• Coordinate and prioritize workflow to ensure timely responses to all requests.
• Interact with Division Counsel, County District Attorneys, courts, and interested parties regarding record requests.
• Ensure accuracy of all work completed and adhere to standards set forth in the 66-a Unit.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Lieutenant and Unit NCO.

Requirements

• One year in a Salary Grade 6 position or higher.
• 60 semester credit hours of college level study.
• 2 years of experience gathering, comparing, and analyzing physical and electronic records for eligibility determinations.
• 30 semester credit hours of college level study may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Active-duty service and an honorable discharge may also be substituted for the experience listed above on a pro-rated basis.
• Preference for candidates with experience reviewing criminal histories, pistol permit records, police or law records, or data analysis involving multiple sources.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in data analysis involving the review of multiple sources to develop and reach a conclusion.