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Central Operations Desk Specialist at City of New York

Central Operations Desk Specialist

City of New York · New York

5 days ago

Central Operations Desk Specialist

City of New York · New York

5 days ago
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About the Role

The Central Operations Desk (COD) Specialist supports the agency’s 24/7 operational communications system. This role involves independent decision-making, emergency coordination, incident documentation, and data entry within a robust reporting system to ensure public safety and effective facility operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support the 24/7 incident command center
  • Monitor multiple sources of critical information for situational awareness
  • Ensure high-quality and timely responses to inquiries
  • Input and distribute accurate incident alerts and reports
  • Coordinate non-incident special alerts
  • Facilitate information sharing with internal stakeholders
  • Communicate with external inter-agency partners such as the NYPD
  • Process communications regarding jails, outposts, and transportation operations
  • Confirm incident scope, perform agency notifications, and prepare reports for Executive Staff
  • Interface with the Emergency Operations Center and other specialized divisions
  • Support records access, retention, and management
  • Support field communications for off-site incidents
  • Represent the COD at meetings and participate in drills
  • Analyze oversight regulations and recommend agency responses
  • Identify incident trends and implement solutions for recurring problems

Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree and two years of full-time experience in correction, social work, psychology, law, or public administration
  • High school diploma and four years of full-time experience in a correctional or related facility
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least one year of full-time paid experience in a correctional or related facility
  • Ability to work day or afternoon tours, including weekends and holidays
  • At least two years of experience in a law enforcement field or agency with an incident reporting system

Skills

  • Data entry and report generation
  • Emergency management
  • Law enforcement operations
  • Technical writing and editing
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Confidential information management
  • Working under pressure and strict deadlines
  • Collaborative work ethic
  • Stakeholder relationship building

Location

  • New York City, NY

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • 24/7 operational

Experience Level

  • Minimum two years of relevant experience

Education Level

  • Baccalaureate degree or high school diploma with equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

  • $71,238 - $90,000

About the Company

  • The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is part of the city’s criminal justice system, focused on reform initiatives and maintaining safe, secure facilities.
  • The agency operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with over 7,500 professionals.

Equal Opportunity

  • The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and an environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status.