NYS Court Officer-Trainee; JG-Exam Registration Filing

NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16)

Become a New York State Court Officer and play a vital role in keeping New York's courts safe!

Now open statewide: NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE (JG-16) EXAM REGISTRATION

Registration is now open for the NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) open-competitive civil service examination. This is a rare opportunity to launch a career in law enforcement and public safety with one of the largest court systems in the world.

Filing Period:
April 1, 2026 (10:00 A.M.) – May 14, 2026

Exam Period:
August 26, 2026 – October 7, 2026

Registration & Information: NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) – Exam #45-857

(Important: Review the attached announcement for minimum qualifications and exam details before applying.)

* A $30 filing fee applies. NYS Unified Court System employees are exempt from the filing fee.

What NYS Court Officers Do:

• Protect and Serve:
  Maintain order and provide security in courtrooms, court buildings, and grounds across New York State, ensuring justice can be delivered safely every day.
• Peace Officer Authority:
  Court Officer-Trainees are peace officers who, upon completion of Academy training, may be authorized to carry firearms, execute warrants, and make arrests.
• Academy Training:
  Successful candidates complete four months of paid basic training at the NYS Court Officers Academy, followed by on-the-job training in court operations and security.
• Career with a Mission:
  Work alongside judges, attorneys, and court staff in a dynamic environment with direct impact on the people of New York State.

Career Progression:
Advance from NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) to NYS Court Officer (JG-19) upon successful completion of the two-year traineeship.

Compensation:

Base Salary at Hire: $58,100.00

• Location Pay (additional):
• $4,920 – NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland
• $2,460 – Orange, Dutchess & Putnam

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance (NYS Health Insurance Plan)
• NYS Pension (Employees' Retirement System) & Deferred Compensation Option
• Uniform & Equipment Allowance: $1,660 annually
• Security and Law Enforcement Differential (SLED): $875 annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Twenty (20) Paid Vacation Days
• Twenty-seven (27) Paid Vacation Days by the Seventh Year
• Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays
• Veteran Credits Available (5 pts non-disabled / 10 pts disabled)

Minimum Qualifications for Appointment:

• Be at least 20.5 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be a United States citizen
• Be a resident of New York State
• Possess a valid New York State Driver's License
• Be legally eligible to carry firearms

Note:

Physical, medical, and psychological examinations, including a fitness test and substance abuse screening, will be conducted prior to appointment.