IMPORTANT:
PLEASE NOTE THAT NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE EXAMINATION 45-833 WILL BE HELD ONLY AT SITES CONVENIENT TO UPSTATE NEW YORK. FILE FOR THIS EXAM ONLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING IN CENTRAL, WESTERN OR NORTHERN NEW YORK STATE. PASSING CANDIDATES ONLY WILL BE HIRED FOR UPSTATE LOCATIONS FROM THE RESULTING ELIGIBLE LIST. ELIGIBLE LIST 45-815, ESTABLISHED MARCH 30, 2022, WILL REMAIN ACTIVE FOR DOWNSTATE HIRING UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBLE LIST 45-833.
New York State Court Officer-Trainees, at time of appointment to the position**, must be:
• at least 20.5 years old
• a high school graduate or equivalent
• A United States Citizen
• A resident of New York State
• Valid New York State Driver’s License
• Legally eligible to purchase and carry firearms
The above minimum qualifications must be met by time of hiring.
New York State Court Officer-Trainees enter the academy at Judicial Grade 16**. Effective April 1 2024, starting salary will be $56,411. Upon successful completion of a two-year traineeship, New York State Court Officer-Trainees are promoted to New York State Court Officer at Judicial Grade 19. Effective April 1, 2025, the Judicial Grade 19 starting salary is $68,593
• Twenty (20) Paid Vacation Days in the First Year
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tour Prep Leave Time
• Regular Work Schedule
• Excellent Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Limited Evening and Weekend Assignments
• Deferred Compensation Option
For additional info about physical, medical and psychological standards and screening: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/careers/cot/screening.shtml
Examination Information
About the Examination
- Subject Matter
- Preparing for the Exam
- Practice Examination
- PSI Appointment Scheduling Guide
- How to Select Test Center/Date Range
- COVID-19 Safety Questionnaire
- Minor’s Release Form
Related Links
Veteran Credit Form (Only for applicants claiming veteran credits)
Veteran Credit Eligibility Summary
*NY State Unified Court System employees will be required to select among the dates/times available on Saturdays and Sundays during the exam administration period. Those employees that are regularly scheduled to work weekends shall be granted excused leave to take the exam during work hours in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or Rules of the Chief Judge.
**NY State Court Officer-Trainees who fail to meet performance standards during Academy Basic Training may be terminated at any time as the minimum probationary period under Rules of the Chief Judge 25.22(b) does not apply to New York State Court Officer-Trainees.