The
New York State Department of Civil Service today announced new exams
for Correction Officer Trainee and Correction Officer Trainee (Spanish
Language), scheduled to be held on February 11, 2017.
Trainee
positions are available in Department of Corrections and Community
Supervision (DOCCS) correctional facilities statewide. Interested
candidates must complete and submit an exam application by December 20, 2016. To view the exam announcement and apply online, visit: https://www.cs.ny.gov/
“The
Department of Civil Service is committed to working with DOCCS and
other agencies throughout the State to ensure that they have the right
people for the right job at the right time,” said Acting Civil Service
Commissioner Lola W. Brabham. “I encourage all interested candidates to
take the Correction Officer exam and explore a rewarding career in
public safety with New York State.”
“The
Civil Service examination for the position of Correction Officer offers
a tremendous opportunity for those New Yorkers who meet the
qualifications to pursue a valuable career and join a growing family of
diverse state residents who safeguard their State,” said Acting DOCCS
Commissioner Anthony J. Annucci.
“The distinction of holding the title
of Correction Officer is a time honored and noble one that comes with a
sense of pride and satisfaction in knowing that the citizens of New York
State have entrusted you to serve and protect their families and the
community.”
Individuals appointed
to a Correction Officer Trainee position will be required to participate
and complete all requirements of a year-long traineeship program.
Correction
Officers are responsible for the custody and security, as well
as the safety and well-being, of criminal offenders in New York State
Correctional Facilities. Duties include supervising the movement and
activities of inmates, maintaining order within the facility, and
advising inmates of the rules and regulations governing the operation of
the facility, among other security related activities.
The hiring
rate for a Correction Officer Trainee is $40,590, with an increase to
$42,695 after six months. Upon successful completion of the training
program and a one-year probationary period, the annual salary will
increase to $48,889.
At the
time of the appointment, candidates must be a United States citizen and a
New York State resident at least 21 years of age. In addition, the
candidate must be a high school graduate or have a high school
equivalency diploma, and have no previous felony convictions.
The New
York State Department of Civil Service is the principal human resources
provider for the Executive Branch of State Government, serving
approximately 150,000 employees. The Department provides examination
services and supports civil service administration to 70 State and 95
municipal agencies. Since 2011, the Department has administered more
than 20,000 exams to 750,000 State and local candidates.
The
Department also administers the New York State Health Insurance Program
(NYSHIP) for State and local government employees, retirees and their
families. This comprehensive health insurance benefits program is one of
the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation,
covering 1.2 million lives.
Source: NYS Department of Civil Service
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