Correction Officer

Correction Officer

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities.

The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7, diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

Correction officers, under supervision, maintain security and are responsible for the care, custody, control, job training and work performance of sentenced and detained inmates within New York City correctional facilities. They supervise inmate meals, visits, recreational programs, and other congregate activities; inspect assigned areas for conditions which threaten safety and security; conduct searches in order to detect contraband; complete forms and reports;

maintain appropriate log books; communicate with other area correction officers to exchange pertinent information; issue verbal orders, announcements and explanations to inmates; observe inmates and make recommendations concerning medical and/or psychiatric referrals; safeguard Department supplies and equipment; escort inmates within and outside of the facility including their transportation in departmental vehicles; respond to unusual incidents and disturbances; enforce security procedures in accordance with Department guidelines;

request medical assistance for inmates when necessary; count and verify the number of inmates present in assigned areas; verify identification of inmates; supervise inmates of either sex; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work.

• 1. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either:
  • a. At least 6 months of honorable full‑time United States military service; or
  • b. At least 6 months of full‑time, satisfactory experience in the provision of social services or casework, dealing directly with clients, mental health counseling, or services to the homeless; or
  • c. At least 6 months in Law Enforcement positions described as follows:
    • i. In positions classified as Police Officers pursuant to Section 1.20, subdivision 34, of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law; or
    • ii. In positions classified as Peace Officers pursuant to Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law, or
    • iii. In positions designated as Special Patrolmen pursuant to Section 14- of the Administrative Code and Chapter 13 of Title 38 of the Rules of the City of New York, or
    • iv. In positions in Federal Law Enforcement or Law Enforcement in other states or municipalities with status or designations equivalent to (i), (ii), or (iii) above; or
• 2. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least 1 year of satisfactory, full‑time paid general work experience; or
• 3. Two years of active service in the Army Reserve, the Army National Guard, the Navy Reserve, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the Marine Corps Reserve, or the Coast Guard Reserve with an honorable discharge. Time spent in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) will not count towards two years of active service.

Candidates must have attained age 21 to be appointed as a Correction Officer.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

The New York State Public Officers Law requires that at the date of appointment, you must be a resident of the City of New York or of Nassau, Westchester, Suffolk, Orange, Rockland or Putnam counties.