I passed the NYS Court Officer-Trainee Exam. What is the next step? What do I do?

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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