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The Albany Police Department is looking for a Community Aide to assist city management operations.

The Community Aide acts as a liaison between city residents and service providers, facilitating ties and communications between the community and support service providers. In this capacity, the role involves, among others, preparing incident-reports to department personnel, making referrals to appropriate agencies, providing incident logs, and assisting in communicating available assistance to residents.

Moreover, the community aid may take on additional responsibilities, such as assisting in inter-agency coordination and communication, handling telephone inquiries regarding area events, as well as various clerical tasks.

The Albany Police Department is looking for a Community Aide to assist city management operations.

The Community Aide acts as a liaison between city residents and service providers, facilitating ties and communications between the community and support service providers. In this capacity, the role involves, among others, preparing incident-reports to department personnel, making referrals to appropriate agencies, providing incident logs, and assisting in communicating available assistance to residents.

Moreover, the community aid may take on additional responsibilities, such as assisting in inter-agency coordination and communication, handling telephone inquiries regarding area events, as well as various clerical tasks.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community? The city of Albany is seeking a Community Center Director to supervise and direct recreation programs, activities, and events at a community center.

As the Director, you will have a chance to work with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages and lead a team of professional staff and volunteers to create engaging and enriching experiences for the community. 

The Director has full creative license to direct programs, activates, and events at the Community Center, to meet demand from the local community and generated expanded interest in the activities.

Join us as a Confidentiality Secretary! Collaborate closely with the Community Police Review Board on confidential matters, showcasing your independent judgment and discretion. Responsibilities include secretarial duties, administrative tasks, and document preparation. Contribute to a dynamic work environment and make a significant impact with us!

This position within the Albany Police Department will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide specialized assistance to individuals in crisis. Caseworkers play a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing community members, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and resources. This position works with police officers and community partners to provide case management services to support victims and families dealing with violence, homicides, mental health, family issues, domestic violence, homelessness, and other related crises.  

 This is manual work calling for the efficient performance of building cleaning, groundskeeping and snow removal tasks.  The incumbent performs routine building cleaning and outside ground maintenance tasks.  Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and involve some heavy work requiring physical strength and ability.  This position is distinguished from that of a Cleaner by the heavier nature of the work performed and because of involvement in outside grounds maintenance activities.  The work is performed under the supervision of a higher level custodial employee.  Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.  The difference between Custodial Worker I and Custodial Worker II is that the Custodial Worker I performs lighter type work.    

The Engineer performs civil engineering work involving the full range of professional activity in the planning, design, inspection, construction supervision, maintenance and technical review and evaluation of:  water supply, treatment, storage and distribution systems; wastewater pumping, collection systems; and storm water management.  Incumbent may also be assigned to review consultant and contractor plans and estimates, or serve as design and/or construction phase project managers.  The incumbent will perform civil engineering activities requiring a high degree of judgment, imagination and resourcefulness in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and evaluation of complex projects. The Engineer may supervise subordinate technicians and, when assigned to design functions or construction supervision, may supervise a large group of subordinate engineers, technicians and seasonal construction inspectors.

Join us as a firefighter through a Civil Service Lateral Transfer. Bring your expertise to our dedicated team and continue your mission of saving lives and protecting the community. Make a real difference and take your career to new heights with us. 

Join our dynamic team as a GIS Manager and play a pivotal role in overseeing, managing, and enhancing the City's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 

Duties include day-to-day control over specific administrative, financial, and technical functions related to the establishment of GIS applications, such as spatial database development and database programming. 

This position also involves responsibility for multi-media applications within the City. 

The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment, as the position is responsible for acting in a coordinating capacity for development, implementation and maintenance of the City’s GIS. 

Supervision may be exercised over a small number of subordinate personnel. 

Work will be performed in accordance with the directives of the Department Head or designee, with considerable leeway allowed to independently perform the duties of the position.

The City of Albany’s Department of Administrative Services is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Information Security professional to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in shaping and maintaining our enterprise security vision, strategy, and programs, directly contributing to the protection of our information assets and technologies. You'll develop and manage security policies, assess organizational risks, guide third-party security practices, and lead the charge in formalizing asset management and incident response. This position demands strong leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure our security function consistently adds value to the business. 

The Investigator conducts independent investigations into police misconduct, including officer-involved shootings, deaths in custody, use-of-force incidents, and other complaints about unprofessional behavior. They interview witnesses, police officers, and impacted parties, collect and analyze evidence, and maintain confidentiality.

The Investigator prepares clear reports and works closely with the CPRB, Program Director, and Senior Investigator. All investigations are conducted thoroughly, fairly, and without bias.

Key responsibilities include:

• Interviewing complainants, witnesses, impacted parties, and police officers.

• Collecting, preserving, and analyzing evidence.

• Conducting canvasses to find additional evidence or witnesses.

• Keeping all case information confidential.

• Preparing and presenting clear, thorough reports to the Senior Investigator, Program Director, and CPRB.

The incumbent in this position performs technical field or office engineering work.  Work activities are performed in accordance with instructions from or plans prepared by an engineering superior.  Some independence is allowed for the completion of assignments.  Advice and assistance is available from professional superiors. Work may include the supervision of subordinate staff in field or office work. The incumbent is evaluated and reviewed by a technical superior through discussion or analysis of work performed or reports prepared. 

Step into a crucial role! Take charge of the custody, discipline, and supervision of female prisoners. From police stations to correctional institutions, your guidance is essential. Apply now for this impactful opportunity!

The incumbent in this class performs a variety of supervisory, administrative and technical tasks directing and performing activities for construction, maintenance, operation, repair and/or replacement of the City’s infrastructure.  The work is performed under the general direction and reports to the Commissioner.  Supervision over daily operations and personnel.  

Get ready for a future career as a Police Officer. You'll assist full-time personnel  throughout the Police Department, such as Front Desk, Communications, Investigations, Special Events (including Mounted & K9), Records, and Fleet Maintenance. 

Shadow officers by going on “ride-alongs” or “walk-alongs" and gain invaluable experience by assuming greater responsibilities and working with increasing independence along the way. 

Cadets will also be expected to participate in monthly trainings covering a wide range of topics and types of activities.

Join us as a police offer through a Civil Service Lateral Transfer. Bring your expertise to our dedicated team and continue your mission of saving lives and protecting the community. Make a real difference and take your career to new heights with us. 

Are you ready to take center stage in shaping Albany's vibrant cultural landscape? Join us at the Office of Cultural Affairs! We're seeking a dynamic professional for large-scale events. Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule in a high-paced environment. Bring your passion for development and community engagement. Apply now!

Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation, this is a technical and administrative staff position which entails the overall responsibility for review and development of all new maintenance and preventative programs including maintenance, repair, and field service work at all athletic fields, athletic courts, playgrounds, and spray pads, as well as oversee the maintenance program of the Department’s vehicle fleet and small engine equipment. The incumbent in this position is expected to provide technical expertise in regards to maintenance operations as well as to handle the development of contract specifications, bidding and related building/field maintenance. The work is performed under general supervision, with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over all Field Operations staff and Laborers.

We're seeking a skilled Risk Assessor to join our team!  Under Lead Hazard Control Program Director's guidance, you'll investigate lead-based paint hazards in dwellings, providing cost estimates and program insights. You'll collaborate on rehabilitation programs, inspections and reports. With your help the department will implement the Lead Hazard Control Program, ensuring compliance with codes and guidelines. If you're ready to make an impact, apply now! 

Keep our streets safe and become a School Crossing Officer! You'll safeguard the passage of school children across heavily traveled city streets. Work is scheduled to cover short periods in the morning, noon and afternoon when children are normally traveling to and from school.

This is a supervisory position within the Albany Police Department that will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialized assistance to individuals in crisis. 

The Senior Crisis Caseworker will be responsible supervision of professional case work staff. 

Senior Crisis Caseworkers will play a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing community members, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and resources. 

This position will work with police officers and community partners to provide case management services to support victims and families dealing with violence, homicides, mental health, family issues, domestic violence, homelessness, and other related crises.   

The Senior Investigator leads and supervises investigations into serious police incidents, such as officer-involved shootings, deaths in custody, and complaints of misconduct or unprofessional behavior. This role oversees investigative staff, gathers and analyzes evidence, interviews witnesses and police officers, and maintains confidentiality throughout the process.

The Senior Investigator also serves as the CPRB’s second-in-command, stepping in to lead the agency when the Program Director is unavailable. All work must be thorough, fair, and unbiased.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising investigative staff and guiding their work.

• Conducting investigations, including interviewing complainants, witnesses, impacted parties, and Albany Police Department employees.

• Collecting, preserving, and analyzing evidence.

• Conducting canvasses to find additional evidence or witnesses.

• Maintaining confidentiality for all case files and materials.

• Serving as the second-in-command for the CPRB and leading the agency when the Program Director (or designee) is unavailable.

This position involves responsibility for maintaining order and providing security in public buildings, schools and courtrooms. Persons employed in this class shall have all the powers of a peace officer, as set forth in section 2.20 of Criminal Procedure Law, when performing the duties of protecting property or persons on such premises. The work is performed under general supervision of the Police Chief. The incumbent does related work as required. 

The city of Albany's Youth and Workforce Services department is seeking a qualified Technical Security Specialist to join our team! The incumbent, under direct supervision of Director of Enrollee Services, is responsible for researching, examining, analyzing, reporting on, and effecting change in the current state of computer security. Supervision over others is not a responsibility of this position. Apply today to join our team!

Under direct supervision of the  Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Youth and Workforce Services, the  incumbent is responsible for organizing and conducting activities and events that support  the personal, social, cultural and academic growth of young people. Leeway is permitted  for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.  Supervision may be exercised over volunteers and youth program participants involved in  the program.