Job Description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order.

The primary goal of the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is to assess department policies, programs, and practices to ensure they are fair, impartial, and transparent, and to recommend ways to implement best practices within the department. Through data-driven evaluation, innovative programming, and stakeholder collaboration, OEI champions inclusion and opportunities for all members of service.

The Military Liaison role serves as a strategic bridge between the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Military and Veteran communities, reporting directly to the Office of Equity and Inclusion. This position is dedicated to enhancing the Department’s support of active-duty service members, Reservists, National Guard members, Veterans, and military members of all branches, including their families. The duties and responsibilities of the Military Liaison will include, but are not limited to:

- Serve as an advisor and key point of contact between the NYPD and Military/Veteran communities, provide counseling and referrals to members of service and their family members.

- Identify and maintain new partnerships and opportunities that align with NYPD's goals for Veteran engagement and support. Providing recommendations regarding policies and procedures.

- Plan and coordinate recruiting events at military bases in collaboration with the Recruitment Section.

- Coordinate outreach events, reintegration initiatives, family-support programming, and community engagement. This includes facilitating reintegration with members of service and their home units for returning deployed members of service.

- Fortifies collaboration by developing and sustaining partnerships with military organizations such as the American Legion NYC Police Post 460, Family Readiness Groups (FRG), Veteran Service Organizations (VSO), city and state agencies, and the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

- Represent the NYPD at veteran-related events to include public forums, interagency working groups, and as ambassador to visiting military dignitaries.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SP - 53059

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field plus two years of full-time experience in counseling, substance abuse counseling, casework or employee assistance; or

A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus three years of full-time experience as described in “1” above; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of counseling experience as described in “1” above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.