NYS Court Officer - Trainee Exam (JG-16)

The NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE EXAMINATION 45-843 was administered from September 10, 2025 to October 31, 2025 . The exam was held ONLY at exam sites convenient to Downstate New York (New York City, Long Island, and the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester). There were no test locations in Upstate New York. 

Passing candidates will ONLY be hired for DOWNSTATE NEW YORK LOCATIONS, specifically New York City (Judicial Districts 1, 2, 11, 12, 13), Long Island (Judicial District 10), and the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester (Judicial District 9). (JUDICIAL DISTRICT MAP)

Refer to the examination announcement for details on examination dates and self-scheduling information. 

The eligible list for #45-843 was established on January 28, 2026. Applicants were e-mailed their results notice on January 28, 2026 and January 29, 2026. A searchable list of passers can be found on this page: List of #45-843 Passers

Remaining candidates on the 45-815 eligible list (est. March 30, 2022) were not transferred to the 45-843 eligible list. The eligible list for 45-815 is now inactive.     

Examination Information
Examination Dates
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Filing Period
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NOTE: It is your responsibility to check your e-mail for filing confirmation(s), scheduling information, related correspondence, and to provide timely notice of any change to your e-mail information.

Exam Announcement
nys-court-officer-trainee-45-843-announcement.pdf

Note: Application processing fee and credit/debit card service fee are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please read the examination announcement carefully, including the minimum qualifications to compete, before submitting an application as you will be disqualified from competing in the examination if you do not meet the minimum qualifications to compete in the examination. If disqualified, you will not be refunded the application processing fee and credit/debit card fees.

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    
Salary
$58,100
Salary Grade
JG-16

New York State Court Officer-Trainees enter the academy at Judicial Grade 16. Effective April 1, 2025, the Judicial Grade 16 starting salary will be $58,100. There will be an additional $4,920 in location pay for those working in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland, and an additional $2,460 in location pay for those working in Orange, Dutchess & Putnam. New York State Court Officer-Trainees are eligible for an annual Uniform & Equipment Allowance of $1,660 and an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential (SLED) of $875. 

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 will be $68,593.

  • Twenty (20) Paid Vacation Days in the 1st year
  • Twenty-Seven (27) Paid Vacation Days by 7th year
  • Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Tour Prep Leave Time
  • Union Membership
  • Regular Work Schedule
  • Excellent Health Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Limited Evening and Weekend Assignments
  • Deferred Compensation Option
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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.