ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY
The Shomrim Society of the NYS Courts (Shomrai Tzedek Society)
Wishes to Inform the Jewish Communities of New York State and
Vicinity of an Employment Opportunity with the NYS Courts – the
Court Officer Trainee Examination
The New York State Unified Court system is currently accepting examination
applications for Court Officer Trainee positions. Applicants must possess, by the date of
appointment, a high school diploma (or G.E.D. equivalent).
The starting salary is $42,000., which rises to $52,000. after two years. There are
many examination based promotional opportunities in the uniformed and non-uniformed
titles. A career in the NYS Court System can lead to future examination based promotional
opportunities offering salaries well in excess of $100,000 at longevity.
There is no maximum age limit; however, applicants must be at least 18 years old at
the time of appointment (applicants 14 years old may apply to take the test). The filing
deadline is July 31, 2009 (post-mark deadline). The filing fee is $30.00 (money orders only).
The next opportunity to take this test will likely be in 2013. Applications/information may
be obtained in any courthouse or: http://www.nycourts.gov.
Court Officer Trainees initially accrue 20 annual vacation days, 13 annual sick days
and 11 paid holidays. Vacation day accruals increase to 27 days after seven years. Court
Officer Trainees work 35 hours per week, and enjoy generous benefits and pension plans.
The NYS Unified Court System plans to hire 1,000 Court Officer Trainees over four years
(250 hires per year). Shomer Shabbos court employees have been accommodated in the
workplace. Alternative work schedules, which include job sharing (working 26 weeks) may
be available for those with child care, elder care or other special needs. Job-sharing and
alternative work schedules are subject to the needs of the court.
Tznius issues have been addressed by a well-respected member of the Vaad
Harobonim of Queens. Check with your own Rav for a P’sak Din.
Students studying in Israel at the time of the Court Officer Trainee Exam may apply
in advance for an alternate test date (see application booklet online for details). All Shomer
Shabbos applicants should check the box marked “Sabbath Observer” on the application form.
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer.
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