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Job Opportunities

Looking for a career with advancement opportunities?
Join New York's Boldest —
Become a New York City CORRECTION OFFICER

  • Salary increasing to $76,488 after 5 1/2 years of service
  • $1,677 per year holiday pay increasing to $3,411 after
    5 1/2 years
  • Uniform allowance of $1100 per year
  • 13 paid vacation days, increasing to 27 days after 5 years
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid health insurance
  • Longevity pay ranges from $4,365 to $7,365 after 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service


    The NYC Testing Centers in Manhattan and Brooklyn will be temporarily closed until sometime in May, 2012 to accommodate FDNY testing. Please check back the end of April or the beginning of May for a re-opening date of the Test Centers for the C.O. exam schedule.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR CORRECTION OFFICER RECRUITMENT WEBSITE AT

www.boldest.com

 Or CALL:

(877) NY1-BOLD
(877) 691-2653

 Civilian Job Opportunities




Additional Information on NYC Job Exams and Training

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) offers a range of services to persons seeking employment with the City of New York and to current employees seeking additional training.

About NYC Job Exams
Civil Service Exam Schedule
Training Opportunities for City Employees

Online Job Exam Applications

You may also apply online for exams for various city jobs and promotional opportunities, including upcoming Correction Officer exams. The City of New York Online Application System Website (OASys), a service offered by DCAS, allows you to sign up for an exam and pay the application fee online.

Access OASys

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Inmate Lookup
  Find the current location of an inmate in DOC custody, along with basic case information.  
Look Up Inmate
  Note: Not for inmates in police, state, or federal custody.  
JAIL RELEASE SERVICE

NYC 311
 

Dial 311 and ask for Jail Release Services

 
Send Money to Inmate Account
  You can easily transfer money to inmate accounts - by phone, internet, walk-in or kiosk - using money transfer agents.  
Instructions
  OR      
  Use the
Inmate Lookup Service
to find an inmate and send money.
 
Get your ID
Get your ID

Having an ID is one of the keys to success. Learn how to apply for a birth certificate, Social Security card, and non-driver State ID.
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Victim Information Notification Everyday
  Sign up with VINE to receive a notification phone call when an inmate you specify is about to be released.  
  (888) VINE-4-NY  
Read Instructions Before Calling
Correction History

Learn about Correction History
 
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