Jonathan P. Nocera
Summary
Motivational leader, demonstrates high-ethical standards and integrity; enforces policies, procedures, and regulations. Security and law enforcement professional with a proven record of success managing a caseload of high-profile domestic and global criminal and administrative investigations. Collaborate as part of cross-functional teams and task forces to identify and mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse. Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with informants, colleagues, junior staff, leadership, and key stakeholders across federal, state, and local agencies. Flexible and adaptable, readily evolve with changing needs and priorities, and effectively solve problems in high-pressure situations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Utilizes effective communication and leadership to coordinate teams and ensure operational efficiency. Track record of fostering collaboration and driving organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief, Public Integrity Division
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
09.2025 - Current
- Oversight of all investigations and operations of the Public Integrity Division East.
- Oversight of the Assistant Deputy Chief's in Public Integrity Division East, who in turn supervise senior investigators and investigators handling cases in OSI offices located throughout New York State.
- Responsible for assessing the needs and arranging the appropriate staffing for Public Integrity Division East's case investigations.
- Periodically conduct major case investigations, coordinate inspections, and serve as a liaison with the appropriate outside law enforcement agency and/or other NYS DOCCS’ offices.
- Collaborate with the Director of Operations, Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner for OSI on generating and implementing new and creative initiatives and methods for conducting investigations related to NYS DOCCS’ system.
- Coordinate interdepartmental communication to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
- Mentor subordinate staff, fostering professional development and encouraging best practices.
Assistant Deputy Chief, Internal Affairs
New York State Department Of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Achieved compliance with NYS DOCCS regulations by leading a team of investigators managing 1000 parole and corrections cases across 15 facilities in Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City. Enhanced safety and humane treatment for inmates, parolees, and staff through effective cross-functional collaboration. Provided regular updates to the deputy chief on team performance and case management.
- Managed comprehensive investigations to uncover and address fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, and other improper behaviors.
- Partnered with the Deputy Commissioner to execute large-scale, sensitive investigations and operations, including facility frisk and lockdowns, mortality reviews of incarcerated individuals, and suspensions.
- Interfaced with labor relations and law enforcement on civil rights and administrative/criminal rule violations.
- Prepared for arbitration and criminal/administrative proceedings; provided executive-level reviews; and closed cases.
- Recruited new investigators; reviewed resumes, interviewed applicants, and recommended qualified candidates for final interview with the Chief.
- Trained and mentored staff; reviewed timecards, cases, and daily activities; conducted quarterly reviews to ensure quality control and accuracy as part of performance appraisals.
- Delivered training to newly promoted sergeants, lieutenants, and captains on internal affairs best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Managed a fleet of 30-vehicles, including asset deployment and maintenance.
Sergeant / Senior Investigator, Criminal Intelligence Division
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
01.2016 - 08.2023
- Contributed as part of the 10-person Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) that provided a cross-functional approach to terrorism and criminal investigations. Supervised a team of investigators that fielded incoming concerns and assessed threats within DOCCS division.
- Investigated, detected, deterred, and prevented funding and execution of terrorist activities and acts of violence against the government, officials, institutions, and the public.
- Cooperated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; shared intelligence; and participated in interstate, national, and international investigations.
- Developed confidential human sources; identified and conducted surveillance of potentially radical individuals within DOCCS.
- Co-coordinated the FBI Correctional Intelligence Program in Albany; partnered with the Division of New York State Police on the Jail Intelligence/Field Intelligence Officer Program; interfaced with probation officers and county jail resources to gather and disseminate intelligence to JTTF; and county, state, and local agencies.
- Managed a 7-person team; oversaw professional development and performance; and ensured compliance with policies, procedures, and protocols for successful investigations.
Sergeant / Senior Investigator, Internal Affairs Division
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed a caseload of highly confidential federal, state, and local investigations.
- Detected, identified, exposed, and eliminated criminal activity, misconduct, fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, and other improper behavior to provide a safe, humane, and lawful environment for inmates, parolees and staff in compliance with DOCCS rules, regulations, directives, and policies.
- Conducted field interviews, criminal surveillance, and interrogations of employees, volunteers, contractors, visitors, parolees, and inmates.
- Monitored facilities lockdowns; participated in escaped inmate investigations; and supervised transport of parole absconders to ensure a return to custody.
Investigator, Internal Affairs Division
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Managed a caseload of highly confidential federal, state, and local investigations.
- Detected, identified, exposed, and eliminated criminal activity, misconduct, fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, and other improper behavior to provide a safe, humane, and lawful environment for inmates, parolees and staff in compliance with DOCCS rules, regulations, directives, and policies.
- Conducted field interviews, criminal surveillance, and interrogations of employees, volunteers, contractors, visitors, parolees, and inmates.
- Monitored facilities lockdowns; participated in escaped inmate investigations; and supervised transport of parole absconders to ensure a return to custody.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs, Criminal Justice
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
12-2023
Associate of Science - Community & Humanities, Criminal Justice
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
01-2022
Skills
- Decisive Decision-Making and Ethical Leadership
- Public Integrity and Internal Affairs Investigations
- Strategic Thinking and Adaptability
- Personnel Management & Development
- Source Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Caseload Management
- Arbitration & Investigative Proceedings
Certification
- Supervisory Leadership Institute, FBI LEEDA
- Managing and Conducting Internal Affairs Investigations, FBI LEEDA
- Certified Inspector General, 2017, ASSOCIATION OF INSPECTORS GENERAL
- Flying Armed, TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
- General Topics Instructor, DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES & NYS MUNICIPAL POLICE
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
- Sworn Special Deputy, United States Marshalls, Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Deputy Chief, Public Integrity Division
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Deputy Chief, Internal Affairs
New York State Department Of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
08.2023 - 09.2025
Sergeant / Senior Investigator, Criminal Intelligence Division
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
01.2016 - 08.2023
Sergeant / Senior Investigator, Internal Affairs Division
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
01.2012 - 01.2016
Investigator, Internal Affairs Division
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Special Investigations
01.2005 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Community & Humanities, Criminal Justice
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs, Criminal Justice
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE