About this role
Job title: Criminal Division Manager
About the Role Join the New Jersey Judiciary as a Criminal Division Manager overseeing the Criminal Division, Pretrial Services and Recovery Court budgets. You will analyze data, implement new programs, and guide staff while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, contributing to improvements in court operations and public safety.
What You'll Do
- Manage the budgets for the Criminal Division, Pretrial Services, and Recovery Court and advise on purchases to ensure program effectiveness.
- Review and analyze case statistics to identify trends, promote quality assurance and data accuracy, and recommend process improvements.
- Assist with the implementation of new programs and software; serve as the subject matter expert for new projects and pilot programs.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on policies and regulations of new programs.
- Oversee program development and implementation, offering advice and support to staff with work in progress.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience, including program development, coordination, analysis, administration and/or administrative research.
- Substitution: Associate degree with two years of additional paraprofessional/professional experience; master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; law degree may substitute for two years. Note: cannot combine master’s and law substitutions.
- Education note: Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.
- Driver's license valid in New Jersey if vehicle operation is necessary.
- Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required; must be authorized to work in the US according to DHS/USCIS regulations.
- Residency Law: Must establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey within one year; exemptions possible for hardship or employer critical need.
Nice to Have
- Strong communication skills necessary to train and advise staff about policies and regulations of new programs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $61,749.69 to $100,154.67 (Schedule A) and $61,749.69 to $95,146.95 (Schedule B). Newly hired employees start at the minimum of the salary range. Hybrid remote work arrangement may allow up to 2 days remote work; requires MFA/2FA on devices and high-speed home internet access.
- The Judiciary offers opportunities for growth and professional development.