Correction Officer
Let’s make this happen – your exciting Correction Officer career awaits! 🌟 #JoinTheBoldest. (Important information below)
Hello dear candidate!
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career with great growth opportunities and a competitive base salary? The Correction Officer Exam #5301 is your gateway to becoming a vital part of our community’s safety and rehabilitation efforts. To kickstart your journey toward becoming a vital part of our corrections team, here's what you need to do:
(*Please view attachments and below for additional information)
- Register for the Correction Officer Exam: Open enrollment for exam #5301.
Use this link https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/examsto sign up and take the test.
- Prepare for the Process: Review the attachments and information below to understand the steps involved:
- Eligibility: You must be at least 17 ½ to take the exam, and 21 to be hired (no maximum age limit).
- Ensure You Meet Requirements: To be appointed, you must have:
- Driver Learner’s Permit (Driver license required to graduate from the academy)
- High School Diploma/GED
- One year of work experience
- US Citizenship
- One year of any job experience.
After passing the written exam, you'll proceed through:
- Medical Exam
- Physical Fitness Test
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Assessment
- Orientation
- Preparation classes: Will be announced soon. Once you successfully register please sent us an screenshot of your registration to add you to the preparation classes’ list.
Click here to registered: https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/exams (Correction officer Exam #5301)
Things to Know Before You Apply
Before applying to take an exam for a city job, there are a few helpful things you should know.
Paying the Exam Fee and waivers:
You can pay the exam fee online with a major credit card, bank card, or prepaid debit card. You can also pay the exam fee at one of our testing centers with a money order. Exam fees can vary depending on the exam. Under certain circumstances, the exam fee may be waived.
Non-CIN Fee Waiver
Other Fee Waivers are available for those meet the following conditions. You must be:
- unemployed; or
- eligible for Medicaid; or
- receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments; or
- receiving Public Assistance in the form of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance; or
- certified eligible for Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act programs through state of local services agency.
Documentation to support your Non-CIN Fee Waiver claim for one of the conditions above must be submitted by mail or in-person no later than the end of the application period for this exam.
By Mail DCAS Application Unit
1 Centre Street, 14th Floor, Room# 1448
New York, NY 10007
CIN Fee Waiver
To qualify for a CIN Fee Waiver, you must be a New York City resident who is receiving full benefits (Cash, Medicaid, and Food Stamps) and not partial benefits for Public/Cash Assistance.
Enter your Client Identification Number (CIN) in the space below as it appears on your New York State Benefit Identification Card.
*CIN Waiver Number
Applicants Who Are Military Veterans or Active Service Members:
In New York City, eligible and qualified United States Armed Services Veterans can:
- Get exam fees waived. Fee waivers may be used an unlimited number of times, and on all exams. Learn more about waivers in the OASys FAQ.
- Apply to receive Veterans’ or Disabled Veterans’ Preference credits which can be added to the final score for a test taker who achieves a passing score on civil service exams.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
We're here to help! Emails us TheBoldest@doc.nyc.gov or call our Hotline 718-707-2420/2300.
Get started on this exciting career path with us today!!!
Warm regards,
Rodriguez-Arvelo, Chrissdenice
Recruitment Unit |Training and Development Division
New York City Department of Correction
Work: (718) 707-2375 Mobile: (929) 637-6700 Main Office: (718) 707-2420
Email: Chrissdenice.Rodriguez-Arvelo@doc.nyc.gov