Assistant Director of Criminal Background Checks (Project Manager 3)

September 7, 2026

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Duties Description

Supervise CBC Administrative clerical staff to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely processing of criminal background checks.
Communicate as needed with DCJS and Idemia on issues related to fingerprint processing. Respond to agencies’ requests for assistance and information.
Manually upload rap sheets that failed to automatically update in the Justice Center CBC system. Provide other troubleshooting responsibilities, as necessary.
Monitor workflow procedures for processing criminal background checks and arrest notices, and, along with Unit management revise procedures as necessary and/or as directed by legislation.
Process responses to SEL and Executive Law 562 requests for possible matches. Respond to requests for additional information from providers for applicants either on the SEL or having Category 2 findings.
Maintain Staff Exclusion List status spreadsheet. Make updates as necessary for new placements, status changes, and removals. Notify providers of updates to SEL status of their employees. Coordinate with other units when questions arise.
Provide monthly statistics on applicants reviewed for CBC Unit management using Excel spreadsheets. Also, provide monthly numbers on the SEL and Category 2 changes to agency leadership.
Handle the subsequent Category 2 notification process. Coordinate with ITS staff to compare the Executive Law 562 report to the CBC system. Complete SEL checks through the VPCR for those individuals requiring a check. Send copies of notifications to applicants as required.
Process AARM Authorized Person Designation forms to add new staff for providers. Respond to questions about AARM notifications. Prepare monthly AARM AP reports for OASAS and OPWDD Incident Management Units.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Project Manager 3 and are interested in reassignment; OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law. Promotion: one year of service as a Project Manager 2.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service. NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our agency does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, citizenship/immigration status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Justice

Center is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion while continuing to build a diverse workforce. Our agency seeks candidates dedicated to working in and contributing to an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived experiences, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

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