Assistant Commissioner, Horizon

City of New York•New York, NY

11h•$155,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Commissioner of Operations for Horizon oversees and manages operations at Horizon Juvenile Center, a secure juvenile detention facility in the Bronx operated by the Administration for Children’s Services’ Division of Youth and Family Justice. The role is responsible for operating the facility in accordance with applicable federal, state, and city regulations, agency policies and procedures, and court orders and decrees, while maintaining community safety and protecting the safety, security, and wellness of personnel and youth in care. The position coordinates facility security, movement, emergency response, incident management, physical-space and equipment maintenance, and operational alignment with other secure detention facilities. It also maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders and promotes continuous improvement and accountability. The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $155,000 and $165,000. The role requires work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and four years of full-time, paid professional experience in a child care institution or in group work with children in a child care setting, including two years in an administrative capacity; or a master’s degree from an accredited college in sociology, psychology, education, public administration, or a closely related field and five years of such professional experience, including two years in an administrative capacity; or equivalent education and/or experience.
All candidates must have two years of administrative experience in a child care setting.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Ensure optimal operation of the secure juvenile detention center in compliance with applicable federal, state, and city regulations; agency policies and procedures; and court orders and decrees, while maintaining community safety.
Ensure the safety, security, and wellness of building personnel and the health, welfare, and safety of youth in care.
Organize regular contraband searches and manage the recovery and storage of contraband, coordinating with ACS Police and the NYC Department of Investigation as necessary.
Ensure safe and efficient movement of youth, staff, vendors, and visitors through the facility.
Monitor and manage facility physical space, including ingress and egress, security equipment, and the Genetec camera system, coordinating with the Division of Administration and other units to maintain proper operation.
Ensure consistent adherence to policies and procedures, including standardized incident review and reporting protocols.
Coordinate with ACS Police on security matters.
Develop and implement contingency and emergency-response plans, including conducting drills.
Oversee incident response, including creating and staffing a dedicated Rapid Response Team.
Maintain productive relationships with community groups, union locals, public and private agencies, service delivery partners, and oversight agencies.
Coordinate with secure detention leadership to align practices across facilities.
Develop a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Conduct risk maintenance assessments and provide the Deputy and Associate Commissioner with regular reports and recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy or Associate Commissioner.