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NYS Unified Court System - 7th Judicial District NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE in Rochester, New York
Order#: NY1524051 NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE (J G - 1 6 )
EXAMINATION DATES This computer-based, multiple-choice examination will be administered by Talogy at test centers located in or convenient to Judicial Districts 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 in "Downstate" New York from Wednesday, September 10, 2025 to Friday, October 31, 2025*. The examination time is three hours and 15 minutes.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK Under the direct supervision of a New York State Court Officer-Sergeant and the general supervision of the court clerk or other security supervisory personnel, New York State Court Officer-Trainees serve a two-year traineeship during which time they are responsible for maintaining order and providing security in courtrooms, court buildings, and grounds. After completion of formal training at the Academy, NYS Court Officer- Trainees may be assigned to all trial courts and court agencies to begin the on-the-job training portion of their traineeship which will include training in court operations and security needs. NYS Court Officer-Trainees are peace officers required to wear uniforms, and may be authorized to carry firearms, execute warrants, make arrests and also perform other related duties. At the end of the two-year traineeship, successful candidates will be promoted from a NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) to a New York State Court Officer (JG-19). LOCATIONS OF POSITIONS The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill positions in the Unified Court System in only Judicial Districts 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 in "Downstate" New York.
APPLICATION PROCESS APPLY HERE Applications will be accepted from 10 A.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 to Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A $30.00 non-refundable and non-transferable application fee, plus a 2.99% credit/debit card non-refundable and non-transferable service fee, is required to file for this examination. Applicants must have an e-mail address to complete the application process and to receive all correspondence regarding this examination. AN APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED SUCCESSFULLY FILED UPON IMMEDIATE RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION ID NUMBER. Be sure to add the following e-mail address to your address book to ensure receipt of all correspondence regarding this examination: noreply@ panpowered.com.
