Court Officer

Work for the NYS Courts.

Become a Court Officer.

Take the Court Officer Exam.

Sign-up January 3 to February 14.

Job Description:

New York State 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. NYS Court Officer-Trainees serve a two year paid 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. At the end of the two year traineeship, successful candidates will be promoted to New York State Court Officer.

Typical Duties:

• Provides security in the courtroom and patrols public and non-public areas in the courthouse.
• Guards criminal defendants accused of misdemeanors and felonies while in the courtroom and may escort them to and from detention pens.
• Assumes a post or patrols the courthouse to maintain order by removing or calming disruptive individuals; bars entry into security areas or courtrooms of people not properly attired or behaved; talks to potentially disruptive prisoners or spectators to calm them.
• Physically restrains unruly individuals.
• Arrests individuals according to established procedures.
• Escorts, guards, and delivers material to sequestered juries.
• Escorts judges, juries, witnesses and prisoners to and from the courtroom.
• Administers first-aid and assistance to individuals during emergencies, accidents or illnesses.
• Provides assistance in emergency situations.
• Operates security equipment, including magnetometers, handheld screening devices and package x-ray machines.
• Uses established search procedures to ensure that no weapon, electronic or photographic equipment, or contraband are brought into the courthouse.
• Checks to ensure that all necessary documents are available prior to court sessions.
• Checks bench to ensure that Judge has adequate supplies, proper forms, and other materials.
• Displays and safeguards exhibits in the courtroom.
• Maintains and updates court records.
• Distributes and posts appropriate documents and court materials.
• Checks any emergency or special equipment such as oxygen tanks, walkie-talkies, and other items to ensure that the equipment is in good working order; reports inoperative equipment to supervisor.
• Provides general information to visitors on court premises.
• Prepares incident reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must pass the written NYS Court Officer-Trainee examination and the physical, medical, background and psychological evaluations to be appointed to the position.

At the time of appointment, a NYS Court Officer-Trainee must:

• Be at least 20.5 years old.
• Possess a High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Be legally eligible to purchase and carry firearms.
• Be a New York State resident.
• Have a valid New York State driver's license.
• Be citizens of the United States.

Salary:

2024 Starting Salary is $56,411. Automatic promotion after two years to NYS Court Officer title.

Benefits:

• 4 months of paid basic training; including physical, tactical and legal instruction, safety and weapons training.
• Regular work schedule.
• 20 paid vacation days the 1st year, increasing to 27 paid vacation days after seven years.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Excellent health insurance and retirement benefits, including pension.

Application:

Register for the NYS Court Officer – Trainee Exam from January 3 to February 14: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/Exampagecot2023

The exam will be administered from April 20 to May 3, 2024.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $56,411.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Binghamton, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person