Police Attendant
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Job Description** Candidates must be permanent in the title of Police Attendant or be reachable on the civil service list for Exam No. 4074. PLEASE INDICATE THIS INFORMATION IN YOUR COVER LETTER. **The mission of the New York Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.The Criminal Justice Bureau seeks qualified candidates for Police Attendant for the Brooklyn Court Section. The selected candidates will be responsible for tasks such as but not limited to:* Receives and vouchers personal property.* Reports to the desk officer any unusual physical condition of prisoners in custody, or in the detention area.* Attending to the personal needs of prisoners such as providing food, coffee, clothing, blankets and other essentials.* Maintaining cleanliness of the cells; checks cells for dangerous items and for properly operating doors.* Preparing forms and maintains records relevant to assigned duties.* In the absence of prisoners, performing other clerical or appropriate duties as directed.Work Location:210 Joralemon St. BrooklynAdditional Information:** Candidates must be permanent in the title of Police Attendant or have filed for the recent civil service exam. **NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full time for a qualifying employer, such as a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. You may be able to consolidate a Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and Federal Perkins Loan into a Direct Loan to qualify for PSLF.In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.QualificationsA four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.