To become a correction officer in New York City, you must meet all of the minimum requirements for the position you’ve applied for and also successfully pass the City of New York’s DOC exam for correction officers. The requirements are:
- Be 17 ½ years old by the last date of the application period in order to be administered the correction officer exam and you must be 21 years old in order to be appointed to the position of a Correction Officer.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen, Be able to provide proof of your identity and be able to speak and to be understood in the English.
- Have a Valid Drivers License and maintain it throughout your employment period.
- Live in the City of New York or the counties of Nassau, Westchester, Suffolk, Orange, Rockland, or Putnam to meet the residence requirement.
There are minimum educational and experience requirements that also must be met under any of the following conditions:
- (Option A): You have a High School Diploma or its educational equivalent and you have completed two (2) years of honorable, full-time United States military service.
- (Option B): You have a High School Diploma or its educational equivalent and you have two (2) years in a position classified as either a Police Officer, a Peace Officer, a Special Patrolman, or a position in Federal Law Enforcement or law enforcement in any other state that is classified similarly to the 3 above stated positions.
- (Option C): You have completed six (6) years of active service in the Reserve forces of either the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Air National Guard and you received an honorable discharge. Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) time does not count towards the 6 years of active service.
- (Option D): You have completed 39 semester credits from an accredited and approved college or university. Additionally, 21-semester credits must be completed, 60-semester credits in total, prior to the conclusion of the academy training, which the academy training itself may satisfy this requirement.
Lastly, in addition to physical, medical and psychological evaluations to determine your ability to perform the duties of the job, prospective correction officers for the city of New York are required to submit to drug testing and a background investigational check. A fee of $75.00 is required for fingerprint screening and processing prior to any appointment to complete the investigation process.
NYC Corrections Officer Exam
$54.00 Application Fee made payable to DCAS (EXAMS). Payments made by Credit, Bank, and Debit cards are discounted by $5.00.
Payment is due on the day of the test.
***Upcoming Test Schedule***
EXAM #4303 – August 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013
EXAM #4311 – October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
EXAM #4318 – January 2, 2014 – March 31, 2014
EXAM #4327 – April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014
Test Centers
Testing is conducted at the following DCAS Computerized Testing Centers. Keep in mind that space & seating are limited, so once the centers are at capacity no more candidates will be admitted, so arrive early.
Candidates can take the Correction Officer test at either the Brooklyn or Manhattan location, but can only take each exam number a single time.
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BROOKLYN |
MANHATTAN |
Tuesday– 1:30PM
Wednesday– 9:30AM and 5:30 PM
Thursday– 5:30PM
Friday– 9:30AM
Saturday– 1:30PM
Test
The test consists of a multiple choice, computer based test in which you must achieve a minimum of 70% in order to pass.
The test may involve topics and questioning that include written expression & comprehension, problem sensitivity, memorization, information ordering, spatial orientation, visualization, and induction, deductive, mathematical reasoning.
Application Forms
Additional Information
The requirements to become a correction officer in New York State differ from those seeking to become a corrections officer in New York City.
For more information, visit the City of New York Department of Corrections website.
I already took the exam 2 years ago. But I have not been called for any follow up. Should I take another exam or is there a number that I can speak to a live person that can direct me?
My husband took the test in 2011 and was just called. If you have moved make sure they have your new address and if you don’t have the college credits do them while you are waiting to be called.
Good luck.
It took me 4 years to get some kind of follow up letter after taking the written test, but I always called dcas’s computer automated system and found out where they were up to on the list. For some people it took a year or less for others more than 3 or 4.
Im a teacher. I am curious in starting in a new field of work. What do i need to do first?
I’m taking my orientation September 3rd after that what can I expect
Do they except pen foster high school diploma and college degree both from online
I took exam 2315 back in I think October-December 2011 so this December will be three years. I have yet to hear anything so far.
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I am a 46 yr old healthy woman ,already have 15+yrs with HHC would Correction Officer be a good move for me?
Currently working in NJ corrections. I am reallt thinking of moving to a different State after Chris Christie has a continues to destroy the pensions and benefits of all State and local law enforcement. It’s a shame that I have to leave NJ, but it is becoming unaffordable to me.
Christi stinks, he lied to get our votedsand then screwed the Civil Service workers big time, Copes, Firefighter, Teachers, Bully and big fat LIAR! He said he would NOT touch the pensions or benefits and that is the 1st thing he did! he makes me sick and his bid for running 4 President is the biggest joke ever..HA!
Hey. do they take hair samples or urine tests?
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did u ever get an answer to ur question?
Hello there. My name is Jenny . Are you still working in New Jersey of moverd?
I only have 30 credits and and in option D it states you will need 39 credits ..will I be able to gain the amount I need in the academy ? Or do I have to earn 9 more credits ?
Am a correction officer for nine years. .be your self when you come in Rikers cause ppl will turn you in to drug dealers in you will lose your good paying job..and benefits and you will do jail time,
Hi Mike, do you what type of drug screening is done? Urine or hair? I cut hair really short a few months ago and am maintaining a short natural look for women.
In what stage do they drug test you?
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