- MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND WORK LOCATION PREFERENCE IS UP TO DATE. All communication from NYS Courts will be via email. Make sure to add NYS Courts email ([email protected]; [email protected]) to your address book. Check your spam email regularly. Candidates are contacted in rank/score order (top scores/lowest ranks reached first) within a work location region based on the operational needs of the courts.
- NYS Courts will email you for additional information (e.g., canvassing email for interest in employment; conditional employment offer before screening; location preference update; discrepancies in records).
- If your score/rank is reached during the life of the eligible list, you will be contacted via email to begin the screening process, the Physical Ability Test.
- Visit Screening Process & Standards to learn more about each step of the screening process.
- Phase I: Physical Ability Test, Fingerprints
- Phase II: Written Psychological Tests, Background Investigation
- Phase III: Psychological Interview, Evaluation Board
- Phase IV: Pre-Appointment Medical Exam
- Hired: Appointment to the Court Officers Academy