New York State Contract Reporter #2139985

New York seeks accreditation assessors, team leaders, and compliance auditors

New York State DCJS is seeking qualified individuals to assess agencies participating in its Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. - Government buyer: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Office of Public Safety; statewide program administered from Albany. - Services requested: Individual applicants for assessor, assessment team leader, and compliance auditor roles. Work includes reviewing agency policies, procedures, and records, conducting on-site assessments or audits, interviewing personnel, and preparing reports. - Role details: Assessors review materials for compliance with accreditation standards. Team leaders also coordinate the team, review agency files, lead discussions, and prepare reports. Compliance auditors review files against critical and essential standards and conduct on-site observation and interviews. - Requirements: Applicants must meet at least one stated experience qualification and submit an application and current résumé. New team leader and compliance auditor applicants must also provide a writing sample; new assessors must complete DCJS training before assignment. Applicants seeking team leader or auditor assignments must first take part in at least two assessments as an assessor. - Compensation and duration: Typical assignments are three days for assessors and four days for team leaders and compliance auditors. Daily compensation is capped at $400 for assessors and $525 for team leaders or compliance auditors. Necessary, reasonable travel may be reimbursed under state rules; approval does not guarantee assignments or a minimum workload. - Other requirements: Subcontracting is not permitted, and currently active assessors must reapply to remain eligible. Participation goals are 6% SDVOB, 25% MBE, and 5% WBE. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is for individual applicants.

Description

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is soliciting applications from qualified individuals to assess agencies seeking accreditation through the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Assessors evaluate agency policies, procedures, and supporting documentation for compliance with program standards; available roles include assessor, team leader, and compliance auditor. Applications are accepted continuously during the RFA period, and subcontracting is not acceptable. Currently active assessors must apply again to remain eligible for consideration.

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