Court Officer Trainee

Under the direct supervision of a New York State Court Officer-Sergeant and the general

supervision of the court clerk or other security supervisory personnel, New York State Court

Officer-Trainees serve a two-year traineeship during which time they are responsible for

maintaining order and providing security in courtrooms, court buildings, and grounds. After

completion of formal training at the Academy, NYS Court Officer- Trainees may be assigned

to all trial courts and court agencies to begin the on-the-job training portion of their

traineeship which will include training in court operations and security needs. NYS Court

Officer-Trainees are peace officers required to wear uniforms, and may be authorized to

carry firearms, execute warrants, make arrests and also perform other related duties. At the

end of the two-year traineeship, successful candidates will be promoted from a NYS Court

Officer-Trainee (JG-16) to a New York State Court Officer (JG-19).

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LOCATIONS OF

POSITIONS

The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill positions in the

Unified Court System in only Judicial Districts 3rd through 8th in "Upstate" New York. (At

the time of this announcement, positions will not be filled in Judicial District 7

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