Applicant Investigation Unit

 
Hiring Process
The Applicant Investigation Unit is ensures that the New York City Department of Correction hires the most qualified candidates to join the uniform members of service. All candidates are investigated, evaluated medically - inclusive of an agility test -  and physically to determine their fitness for duty . The New York City Department of Correction investigates thousands of candidates; however, only the most qualified for the position are selected.

Applicant Investigation Forms
You must complete the forms below prior to reporting for your formal interview with your investigator. Please complete all forms neatly and carefully.
DO NOT MAIL THESE FORMS, ALL FORMS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO YOUR INVESTIGATOR.
If you have any questions, please call Candidate Relations at (718) 546-3238.

Printable Forms

Booklet

Physical Ability Test Preparation Guide

General Information Form

ID Card Input Sheet

Candidate Checklist

Acknowledgement of Instructions

Employment Cover Sheet

Job Inquiry (Employment 1)

Chronological Listing (Employment 2)

Military Information Release Form (Employment 5)

Human Resources Administration Inquiry Form (Employment 6)

Unemployment Insurance Benefit Printout Request Instructions

Authorization for Release of Unemployment Insurance Records Form

Criminal History Cover Sheet

Domestic Violence Form (Criminal History 3)

Order of Protection Acknowledgement (Criminal History 4)

Court Disposition, Arrests, Summonses Instructions (Criminal History 5)

Declaration of Convictions of Pending Criminal Action Form (Criminal History 6)

Declaration of Incarcerated Associations Form (Criminal History 7)

Passport Inquiry Form

Education Cover Sheet

High School Inquiry (Education 1)

College (Education 2)

General Requirements (Cover Sheet)

Proofs of Residence Instructions (General Requirements 3)

Miscellaneous Licenses Instructions (General Requirements 10)

Miscellaneous Cover Sheet


Medical Inquiry (Miscellaneous 1)

Corruption Hazard Acknowledgement Form (Miscellaneous 2)

Authorization for Release of Personal Information Form (Miscellaneous 3)

Investigation Before Appointment Form (Miscellaneous 4)

Appointment Subject to Investigation Form (Miscellaneous 5)

Notice to Correction Officer Candidates Form (Miscellaneous 6)

Firearm Declaration Form (Miscellaneous 7)

Parking Violations Bureau Form

IG Check Form 38