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Criminal Justice Policy Development Coordinator
- State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (Hartford, CT)
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Criminal Justice Policy Development Coordinator
(Policy Development Coordinator)
Recruitment # 250729-1581MP-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 7/30/2025 12:00:00 PM
Salary $106,755 - $145,565/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 8/14/2025 11:59:00 PM
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THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut (http://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of Policy and Management (OPM (https://portal.ct.gov/opm) ) is now hiring for a Criminal Justice Policy Development Coordinator (Policy Development Coordinator (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1581MP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) ) in our Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division (CJPPD (https://portal.ct.gov/opm/cj-about/cj-about/about-the-division-page-2019) )!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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+ Professional growth and development opportunities.
+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
H IGHLIGHTS
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT easily accessible to all major highways.
+ LOCATION: OPM, Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division
+ ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
+ WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
+ SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
+ Envision, design, write and represent the OPM Secretary's annual Report evaluating the Juvenile Justice Reentry Success Plan (JJRSP).
+ For the purposes of analysis and policy coordination, serve as a liaison for the Division to the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee (JJPOC) and, as needed, all criminal justice state agencies, especially to the Department of Corrections and the Judicial Branch's Court Supervision and Services Division.
+ Coordinate the review, analysis, development and implementation of policies for CJPPD as directed by the Undersecretary and Assistant Division Director.
+ Serve as CJPPD's legislative liaison including efforts to help track, analyze, engage, and develop legislative proposals.
ABOUT US:
At the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM), we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.
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Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].
+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for the cost analysis and research used to develop state government policy for the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. It coordinates the review, analysis, development and implementation of policy and programs for state agencies, towns and municipalities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
+ Envision, design, write and represent the OPM Secretary's annual Report evaluating the Juvenile Justice Reentry Success Plan (JJRSP);
+ Coordinate the OPM technical team, including staff across CJPPD Research Unit and OPM’s Data and Policy Analytics Division (DAPA), to support the production of the JJRSP Report;
+ Lead the continued design and development of the Report;
+ update the report annually, and revise the report intermittently as needed in consultation with stakeholders including but not limited to JJPOC;
+ Collaborate with the Judicial Branch and the Department of Corrections to coordinate data and other material for the Report; and
+ Present the JJRSP and related CJPPD output to JJPOC and relevant stakeholders within the Judicial and Executive Branches and at the General Assembly.
+ Lead the Reentry and Diversion Unit within CJPPD, and supervise any staff assigned to the unit.
+ Serve as CJPPD’s legislative liaison;
+ Track and analyze proposed criminal justice, public safety and related legislation in preparation for and throughout legislative session;
+ Develop policy proposals on behalf of CJPPD in collaboration with Division leadership, OPM’s Budget and Legislative Affairs Divisions, and others as directed;
+ Monitor legislative committee hearings and debates when the House or Senate are in session, meet with Committee Chairs and Ranking Members, and provide timely updates to Division leadership; and
+ Liaise with stakeholders and representatives, and as needed with or on behalf of CJPPD leadership and staff, where legislative analysis and coordination are called for.
+ Coordinate the review, analysis, development and implementation of policy for CJPPD as directed by the Undersecretary and Assistant Division Director.
+ For the purposes of analysis and policy coordination, serve as a liaison for the Division to the JJPOC and, as needed all criminal justice state agencies, especially to the Department of Corrections and the Judicial Branch's Court Supervision and Services Division.
+ Represent OPM on various boards or commissions related to the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems in Connecticut.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
+ Considerable knowledge of
+ principles and practices of public administration including policy development, coordination, cost benefit analysis and implementation;
+ state, federal and municipal legislative processes;
+ Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
+ Considerable
+ interpersonal skills;
+ oral and written communication skills;
+ Ability to
+ analyze and evaluate policy and programs;
+ coordinate and implement policy development activities and prepare and present effective reports and presentations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of experience with major responsibility for the review, analysis, coordination and administration of policies and programs in a large governmental, public affairs or business organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
+ A Master's degree in public administration or political science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Experience working on developing juvenile justice or criminal justice public policy;
+ Experience leading the planning and development of new programs, policies and initiatives;
+ Experience providing coordination across federal, state and local juvenile justice and criminal justice stakeholders;
+ Experience working on reentry or post-release supervision policy;
+ Experience interpreting and implementing statutory and administrative policy;
+ Experience working with the policymakers and navigating the legislative process;
+ Experience communicating findings from juvenile justice data analysis and policy to state policymakers; and
+ Experience working with Microsoft Office products, HTML, and data analysis and visualization software, including Tableau.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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