There's a faster way to advance your career, and it's right here in NYC. By becoming a New York City Correction Officer, your dedication and determination will get you ahead quickly. We offer real, rapid opportunities to grow along with the benefits and rewards your talents deserve! Learn more about the exam-and us-by clicking one of the links below, or call 1-877-NY1-BOLD.

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The NYC Department of Correction (DOC) employs just over 9,500 uniformed staff and 1,400 civilian staff who manage the care, custody and control of inmates committed to our jails. They keep the inmates secure-making the community safer and more comfortable for New Yorkers and their families-while putting their careers on the fast track to success. The DOC serves an average daily inmate population of nearly 14,000 individuals, and another 100,000 a year admitted to custody-housed throughout 10 facilities on Rikers Island in the middle of the East River, as well as in a special hospital, adolescent facility, fifteen court pens, and the borough jails in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx (currently, only Manhattan is operating). We look for like-minded individuals who want the challenge of responsibility and the rewards of being part of a team that is boldly committed to making our city secure for everyone.

You can rise through the ranks of the DOC—from Officer to Captain through the Warden ranks to Chief—and all the while, your pride and earnings will keep on increasing, too. Currently, we offer:

• Salary increases to $36,132 after six months of service
• Salary increases to $65,841 after 5 1/2 years of service
• Uniform allowance of $1100 per year
• 16 paid vacation days, increasing to 27 days after 5 years
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay ranges from $3,859 to $6,859 after 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service
• Great pension plan, with the opportunity to retire after 20 years of service

All candidates who wish to join the DOC must have the desire to make a real difference. In addition, minimum qualifications include:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have successfully completed 60 college credits by the end of Academy training (of which 21 credits will be earned by end of Academy training)...or
• A 4-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, and have completed 2 years of honorable full-time U.S. Military service...or
• A 4-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, and 2 years of full-time experience...(a) in positions classified as Police Officers pursuant to Section 1.20, sub.34, of the NYS Criminal Procedure Law...or (b) in positions classified as Peace Officers pursuant to Section 2.10 of the NYS Criminal Procedure Law, ...or (c) positions requiring Special Patrolman designation...or (d) in positions with equivalent status or designations in Federal law enforcement or law enforcement in other states or municipalities
• Must be at least 17 1/2 years of age on the last day of the filing period

Click here to apply online, and pay the application fee by credit card.

Click here to download the application, which must be completed and forwarded to:

Department of Citywide Administrative Services-Applications Section
1 Centre Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10007

For more information, you can also call 1-877-NY1-BOLD (1-877-691-2653).

The Department of Correction is proud to be a bold Equal Opportunity Employer.