New York State Courts - Exam/Employment Opportunity
The NYS Courts have announced an open-competitive examination (open to members of the general public) for the position of Court Officer Trainee. The starting salary (with location pay of $3,697 in NY City, Nassau and Suffolk counties) is $43,468.* The maximum salary rate, after successful completion of a two year trainee-ship, (with location pay, in NY City, Nassau, and Suffolk counties) is $71,170.00.* This entry-level position can lead to future examination based promotional opportunities with salaries well in excess of $100,000.00,* including many exam-based opportunities in the non-uniformed Court Clerk series. Positions with the NYS Courts offer generous benefits - including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement pensions. Additionally, court employees initially (first year) receive 4 weeks vacation, 12 paid holidays, and 13 sick days.
The filing deadline is August 14, 2014. Applications and a non-refundable $30.00 fee are to be filed electronically at:http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/cot-2014.shtml. An email address, credit card, or reloadable debit card are required for successful filing.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a NY state resident, have a high school diploma or the equivalent, and a valid NY State driver’s license. Currently, there is no maximum age limit for appointment (subject to change). Sabbath Observers are accommodated. For further information (job description, qualifications, subject of examination) visit the website:http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/cot-2014.shtml