Corrections Officer

　　Minimum QualificationsAt the time of appointment, you must meet the following requirements:

　　You must be at least 21 years of age.You must have graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED).By New York State law, a Correction Officer is a peace officer and must be qualified to hold such office and must be a United States citizen.Correction Officers are Public Officers. Therefore, although New York State residency is not required to take the training and experience examination, New York State residency is required to accept and continue employment.

　　If you submit an application for No. 20-616 Correction Officer Trainee (Spanish Language), an application will automatically be submitted for you for No. 20-615 Correction Officer Trainee at no additional cost.

　　Applicants will be required to pass: A physical/medical exam, drug screening test, background & character investigation, fitness exam and a psychological evaluation prior to appointment.

　　You must be able to communicate and follow oral and written instructions and directions in English in order to perform the duties of the position.

　　The PositionsThese positions are located throughout New York State in various facilities of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

　　DutiesAs a Correction Officer under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking officer, you would be responsible for the custody and security, as well as the safety and well-being, of incarcerated individuals in New York State Correctional Facilities. You would supervise the movement and activities of incarcerated individuals, make periodic rounds of assigned areas, conduct searches for contraband, maintain order within the facility, and prepare reports as necessary. You would advise incarcerated individuals of the rules and regulations governing the operation of the facility and assist them in resolving problems. You would have a high degree of responsibility for your actions and decisions. You would play a large role in the rehabilitative process related to the incarcerated population. You may also be required to carry firearms in the performance of certain duties and to perform other related work as required.

　　Traineeship: As a Correction Officer Trainee, you will be required to participate in and satisfactorily complete all requirements of a 12-month traineeship program before you can advance to Correction Officer. Upon initial appointment, you must attend the DOCCS Training Academy, which is a paid training program structured in a paramilitary environment. You must reside at the Training Academy Sunday evenings through Friday afternoons for a period of 8 weeks.

　　Probation: All appointees will be required to serve and satisfactorily complete a probationary period of up to 52 weeks which begins at the time of permanent appointment. During probation, performance will be periodically reviewed and carefully evaluated.

　　Advancement: Upon successful completion of the probationary period, Trainees will be appointed to Correction Officer (G 14).

　　For complete job description, please go to: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-615.cfm#apply

　　How to ApplyThe New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has an ongoing need for individuals qualified for appointment to these positions and will accept applications at any time and rate applications on a continuous basis. Follow the link below to take you back to the Correction Officer Trainee Civil Service Webpage and click on "Continue To Exam" located under the How To Apply section found at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/dec-instrument/cot-overview.cfm .

　　New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer