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The position of a court officer is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious jobs in the state, offering unmatched salary and financial benefits. Hundreds of thousands of applicants apply for the job and only a few are selected every few years. Therefore, the assessment process is also challenging and stressful, which means that you need …

New York State Court Officer Exam 2020: What You Need To Know Read More »

Court officers not only play a significant role in maintaining order and safety during courtroom proceedings, but they also serve in administration and law enforcement capacities when required. In this blog post, we answer some commonly asked questions about the duties of a court officer: 1. What Are The Administrative Responsibilities Of A Court Officer? Court …

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The NYS court officers who staff the court rooms all over New York are an elite group, selected from thousands of applicants based on their mental aptitude, physical ability, and emotional temperament required for the role. Over 100,000 applicants sign up for the NYC Court Officer Trainee exam—the first step of the rigorous screening process—which …

The Path to Becoming an NYS Court Officer: From Over A 100K Applicants to 140 Trainees Read More »

Court officers work in court rooms to provide administrative support to juries, judges, defendants and the general public in multiple capacities. They’re armed and alerted in case of violent disruptions in the courtroom. Key skills of court officers include problem-solving, communication, time management, conflict management, physical strength and interpersonal communication skills. According to the website of …

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Did you know that NYC sanitation workers have the fifth most dangerous and arduous jobs in the U.S.? The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is responsible for a variety of duties such as snow removal, waste disposal, street cleaning and enforcement duties whenever assigned. These workers play a significant role in the welfare and health …

NYC Sanitation Worker: Job Description and Required Skills Read More »

Sanitation workers not only have one of the most dangerous jobs in all of U.S., but they also play a significant role in providing valuable service to the community by collecting hazardous waste and transporting it to appropriate waste disposal areas like landfills and dumps. In this blog post, we answer some commonly asked questions about …

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If you have a passion to serve the community and job security is one of your top priorities, a civil service job might just be your next big career move. These jobs cover a wide variety of positions and offer unmatched benefits, solid pay and long-term career stability. Securing a civil service job, however, isn’t …

Passing Civil Service Exams in One Take: Ultimate Test-Taking Hacks Read More »

Every year, thousands of applicants throughout the state take the civil service exam, but only a few make it! So, how do you improve your chances of passing the exam? Before you even begin preparing for the exam, go over the official Notice of Examination (NOE) that states the required qualification, exam due dates, filing period …

Civil Service Exam Prep: 4 Tips to Nail Your Exam Read More »

Want to make sure you’re cared for even after retirement? Working for Uncle Sam has more perks than you know! Asone of the largest employers, the U.S. government leverages excellent benefits for all its civil service employees. Let’s look at how federal employees are rewarded during(and even after) their golden years of service: High Pay …

Pays & Benefits for Federal Employees: An Overview Read More »

From industry-leading healthcare benefits to excellent retirement plans and greater job stability, the civil service offers some of the best incentives. And the variety of positions that come under the government umbrella means that you have plenty of options to find something you like. Plus, studies show that government jobs are a lot more secure; in fact, …

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