School Safety Agents

School Safety Agents provide security and ensure the safety of students, faculty and visitors in the New York City Public School buildings and surrounding premises by patrolling and operating scanning equipment, verifying identity and escorting visitors and by challenging unauthorized personnel and removing them from the premises. Qualifications:

1.  High school diploma or its educational equivalent.

2.  Candidates must meet certain physical and medical requirements prior to appointment, including drug/alcohol screening and psychological assessment.
3.  Candidates must be eligible to obtain Special Patrolman status upon appointment and become certified as a Special Patrolman within 3 months of appointment. The certification must be maintained for the duration of employment in this title.
4.  Candidates must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
5.  Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and resident of New York City.
6.  Salary Information: New Hire - $31,259 per year, After 1 year- $32,112 per year, After 2 years - $35,323 per year.

Advancement opportunities exist both within the School Safety Agent title series and through promotion to Police Officer, if you meet the educational requirements.

There is Computerized Testing scheduled for January 2, 2013 - February 28, 2013. Please visit the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services' website at: www.nyc.gov/dcas for further information regarding Computerized Testing/Filing.