NYS Court Officer Trainee

THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES AN OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION TITLE: NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE (JG-16) EXAMINATION NO.: 45-857 EXAMINATION DATES This computer-based, multiple-choice examination will be administered at test centers throughout New York State from Wednesday, August 26, 2026 to Wednesday, October 7, 2026*. The examination time is three hours and 15 minutes.

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). LOCATIONS OF POSITIONS The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill positions in the Unified Court System throughout New York State Applications will be accepted from 10 A.M. Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Thursday, May 14, 2026. A $30.00 non-refundable and non-transferable application fee, plus a 2.99% credit/debit card non-refundable and non-transferable service fee, is required to file for this examination. Applicants must have an e-mail address to complete the application process and to receive all correspondence regarding this examination. AN APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED SUCCESSFULLY FILED UPON IMMEDIATE RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION ID NUMBER. Be sure to add the following e-mail address to your address book to ensure receipt of all correspondence regarding this examination: [email protected] Beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, and continuing throughout the week, applicants will be e-mailed a link to self-schedule the examination. If you have not received a self-scheduling link by Monday, August 10, 2026, please e-mail [email protected] directly to request a duplicate. All examination appointments must be self-scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled examination time. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT Be at least 20.5 years old Possess a High school diploma or the equivalent Be a citizen of the United States Be a resident of New York State Possess a valid New York State Driver's License Be legally eligible to carry firearms Candidates must successfully complete four (4) months of a paid training program at the NYS Court Officers Academy. During basic training at the NYS Court Officers Academy, performance will be carefully reviewed and evaluated. A NYS Court Officer-Trainee who fails to meet the performance standards during Academy Basic Training may be terminated at any time . Minimum probationary period under Rules of the Chief Judge 25.22(b) does not apply to New York State Court Officer-Trainees For subject matter and frequently asked questions, please visit NY STATEWIDE COT FAQs Apply online: Statewide NYS Court Officer-Trainee Exam | NYCOURTS.GOV