Assistant School Safety Agent
Job Description
- POLICE DEPARTMENT
Posted on: 01/31/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No exam required
Department
Not Used
Salary range:$37,339.00 – $37,33
** Recent high school graduates are strongly encouraged to apply**When applying, please note that your resume must clearly indicate the date you obtained your high school diploma or its educational equivalent (e.g., GED).The mission of the New York City 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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.Working alongside a school safety agent, performs routine work in protecting the school building and grounds of a New York City Public School against trespass, loss, and unlawful activity; performs related work.
WORK LOCATION:VariousWORK SCHEDULE:40 hours per weekTO APPLY:Click the 'Apply' button, or visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #758332ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCandidates age 21 and over, should file for the School Safety Agent’ examination, #6325, which is currently open through Tuesday, February 17, 2026. To apply for this civil service exam, please use the DCAS Online Application System (OASys) at https://www.nyc.gov/examsforjobs , and apply no later than February 17, 2026.ASSISTANT SCHOOL SAFETY AGENT - 60822
Responsibilities
Examples of typical tasks:- Greets and receives students, employees, and visitors and directs them to the proper personnel and offices.- Assists in making periodic inspections throughout the building and grounds to examine doors, windows, gates, locks, and equipment.- Discourages loitering, prevents trespass, and assists with maintaining order, in and around school grounds.- Answers telephones and doorbells on school premises to ensure safety.- Calls for medical, police or fire department assistance when needed.- Performs related clerical functions as needed.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
1. Must possess a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
2. Pass medical and physical requirements.
3. Must be a citizen of the United States.
4. Candidates must meet all medical, physical, psychological, and character requirements that a School Safety Agent must meet.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The 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.
