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About the Role

The Professional Standards Division assists the Department in accomplishing its objectives by applying a systematic approach to developing and implementing compliance mechanisms, providing objective and independent evaluations to reduce risk and improve operations, and devising corrective solutions to non-compliance. This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Compliance and Development.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research on critical criminal law and procedure topics such as car stops and search and seizure law.
Draft memorandum of law to address legal questions related to Investigative Encounters.
Advise command leadership on changes to relevant criminal laws and emerging trends.
Communicate and coordinate with the NYPD Legal and Training Bureaus on compliance issues to be addressed through training.
Liaise with personnel to review documents and Body Worn Camera video related to Stop Question and Frisk law, and assist staff members in the proper application of NYS law by phone.
Train and advise Professional Standards Division personnel on 4th Amendment law and laws of investigative encounters in compliance with all related NYPD policy and court ordered training materials.
Recommend areas for policy improvement and risk management.
Provide guidance on legal issues that affect the Early Intervention Program.
Assist in the data gathering and preparation for ComplianceStat and other internal compliance meetings, including reviewing BWC videos and providing an assessment of the legality of officers' conduct.

Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar.
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Skills

Legal research
Legal writing
Criminal law
Criminal procedure
4th Amendment law
Investigative encounters
Policy development
Risk management
Compliance

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Agency Attorney III
3 years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar

Education Level

New York State Bar

Salary/Compensations

$125,000 to $150,000
USD 92525 - USD 136593

Benefits

Health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
Dental and vision coverage
Paid annual leave
Sick leave
Paid holidays
Pension
Optional savings programs
Deferred Compensation
IRA
Flexible spending account

About the Company

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve the peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order.
The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.
Agency: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Job Category: Legal Affairs

Equal Opportunity

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.