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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 week ago

Criminal Justice Advocate

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$156K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America's largest transportation network, serving a significant population across a vast area. The Criminal Justice Advocate will provide support and advocacy to victims of crimes within the transportation systems, ensuring their voices are heard and working closely with legal and law enforcement entities to address safety and security concerns.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Serve as an advocate and liaison for the MTA with judges, district attorneys, defense attorneys, law enforcement, legal professionals, social service agencies, elected officials, state and local agencies, nonprofits and other relevant criminal justice thought leaders. Advocate for rights and interests of crime victims in the transit system ensuring all parties are informed about the legal process

Monitor incidents within the transportation system inclusive of employee assaults and provide testimony or impact statements, track eligibility and enforcement of cases in which the perpetrator is eligible for a transit ban, pursuant to Penal Law Section 65.10 (k-2), which permits a court, as part of a sentence, may impose transitions, including a total ban, on a defendant’s use of MTA facilities for up to three years. Address solutions to practical issues related to transit ban implementation and enforcement. Establish protocols for communication with customers who have experienced criminal acts within our system

Collaborate with key stakeholders to pursue crime reduction strategies. Prepare supporting data and analysis for key decisions by leadership. Make recommendations to improve internal policy and communication. Track and promote legislation to reduce crime within the system

Prepare research and analysis to engage elected officials and others with short- and long-term plans to create a safer environment and to promote crime prevention

Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify systemic barriers to improve safety in our system and advocate for policy changes to better support crime victims

Attend court hearings on cases of individuals arrested for alleged violence against our employees and other victims

Maintain accurate records, including documentation of plans to address cases and to support policy change. Work with law enforcement and security data science teams to analyze and evaluate information that helps advance crime prevention initiatives to improve safety and security throughout the MTA. Provide case updates and develop recommendations to improve safety

Maintain database of milestones for key events associated with cases, including preparing analytical and statistical briefings, charts, and reports for leadership and the public

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorNew York State court systemAnalytical capabilitiesMicrosoft Office SuiteAdvocacy experienceManagerial skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board

Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies. External agencies may include the Governor's Office for New York State, New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities

Demonstrated ability to work in a high profile, high pressure environment effectively

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders

Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area of responsibility

Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Juris Doctor or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience in a related field

A minimum of 5 years related experience

Strong ability to communicate both in writing and verbally

Prior experience working as advocate helpful

Strong understanding of New York State court system, relevant laws, and regulations

Fluent in procedures of the criminal court system

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred

Attainment of or in the process of attaining specific functional licenses or certifications in area of specialty that are applicable

Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees