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