About the Role
The Deputy Director of Pretrial Policy supports the development, implementation, and oversight of policies, procedures, and training initiatives for the Supervised Release Program. This role is critical in operationalizing policy, ensuring consistency across sites, and strengthening staff capacity through training and technical assistance. The Deputy Director works closely with program leadership, site staff, and system stakeholders to promote evidence-based practices, enhance program performance, and ensure alignment with court expectations and organizational priorities.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, review, and updating of program policies and procedures
- Assist in monitoring policy implementation across sites to ensure consistency and fidelity
- Provide guidance to staff on policy interpretation and application in day-to-day operations
- Identify implementation challenges and recommend solutions and improvements
- Support the integration of evidence-based and best practices into program operations
- Assist in the design and delivery of training curricula for new and existing staff
- Facilitate onboarding sessions and ongoing professional development trainings
- Identify training needs through audits, staff feedback, and performance trends
- Support partnerships with external experts and stakeholders to enhance training content
- Conduct file reviews, audits, and other quality assurance activities to assess compliance with policies and standards
- Track and analyze findings to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
- Provide targeted technical assistance to sites to address performance issues
- Support coordination between Supervised Release Program sites, departments and centralized Center support teams
- Assist in managing communication and consistency across Supervised Release Program sites
- Co-facilitate workgroups and cross-functional initiatives
- Represent the Supervised Release Program at internal and external meetings, as needed
- Assist in preparing materials for local, state, and national convenings and conferences
- Support relationship-building with courts, service providers, and community partners
- Contribute to data collection, tracking, and program evaluation efforts
- Assist in preparing reports for leadership, funders, and stakeholders
- Support grant writing and reporting activities
- Support the Director in advancing special initiatives to improve program operations and service delivery
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Advanced degree in criminal justice, public policy, law, or related field, and 4 years of relevant experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships required
- Strong knowledge of pretrial services, key stakeholders, and current issues and trends preferred
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner required
- Commitment to the Center's mission and values
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment
- Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process
Skills
- Policy interpretation and application
- Training curriculum design and delivery
- Quality assurance activities
- Data collection, tracking, and program evaluation
- Grant writing and reporting
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
Location
- Brooklyn
- Staten Island
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-person
- Weekend hours required
- Evening hours required
Experience Level
- 4 years of relevant experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
Education Level
- Advanced degree in criminal justice, public policy, law, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000 - $120,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
- Free basic dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
- Talkspace and Ginger through healthcare plans
- 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%
About the Company
- The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.
- Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods.
- With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies: Operating Programs, Conducting original research, and Providing expert assistance and policy guidance.
- Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Equal Opportunity
- The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.
- We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
- Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
- At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.
