NYS Court Officer Exam 2025

Are you interested in becoming a New York State Court Officer?

The Office of Court Administration has recently announced the NYS Court Officer Exam to be held in the Fall of 2025. The exam testing dates are Wednesday, September 10, 2025, to Friday, October 31, 2025.

The application period to apply to take the NYS Court Officer Exam will be accepted from 10 A.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to Wednesday, June 11, 2025. 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.

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to become a New York State Court Officer as this exam comes out only once every four to five years.

Additionally, there are prep classes for the NYS Court Officer Exam to be administered by Civil Service Success. This course is designed to prepare candidates to score a high mark on the NYS Court Officer Exam in order to be appointed to the job.

Salary for a NYS Court Officer is as follows:

New York State Court Officer-Trainees enter the academy at Judicial Grade 16. Effective April 1, 2025, the Judicial Grade 16 starting salary will be $58,100. There will be an additional $4,920 in location pay for those working in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland, and an additional $2,460 in location pay for those working in Orange, Dutchess & Putnam. New York State Court Officer Trainees are eligible for an annual Uniform & Equipment Allowance of $1,660 and an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential (SLED) of $875.

Upon successful completion of a two-year traineeship, New York State Court Officer-Trainees are promoted to New York State Court Officer at Judicial Grade 19. Effective April 1, 2025, the Judicial Grade 19 starting salary will be $68,593.

In addition to a competitive salary the career of a NYS Court Officer offers unbelievable benefits:

Benefits Offered:

Twenty (20) Paid Vacation Days in the 1st year
Twenty-Seven (27) Paid Vacation Days by 7th year
Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays
Pre-Tour Prep Leave Time
Union Membership
Regular Work Schedule
Excellent Health Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Benefits

Here are the latest details on the upcoming NYS COURT OFFICER — TRAINEE EXAM # 45–843 as communicated by NYS Office of Court Administration:

DOWNSTATE ONLY
NYC, Long Island, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties

FILE FOR THIS EXAM ONLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING IN DOWNSTATE NEW YORK

Please note that the NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE EXAMINATION 45–843 will be held ONLY at exam sites convenient to Downstate New York, which include New York City, Long Island, and the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester. There will be no test locations in Upstate New York.

Passing candidates will ONLY be hired for DOWNSTATE NEW YORK LOCATIONS, specifically New York City (Judicial Districts 1, 2, 11, 12, 13), Long Island (Judicial District 10), and the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester (Judicial District 9). (JUDICIAL DISTRICT MAP)

Refer to the examination announcement for details on examination dates and self-scheduling information.

Eligible list #45–815, established March 30, 2022, will remain active for hiring in Downstate New York until eligible list #45–843 is established in the first half of 2026 as a result of this examination. After eligible list #45–843 is established in 2026, eligible list #45–815 will expire and become inactive. The filing period will begin at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and will end on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. NOTE: It is your responsibility to check your e-mail for filing confirmation(s), scheduling information, related correspondence, and to provide timely notice of any change to your e-mail information.

Exam Announcement

Exam Announcement for NYS Court Officer-Trainee 45–843

Applicants should read the examination announcement carefully, including the minimum qualifications to compete, before applying.

Exam Application

Exam Application for NYS Court Officer-Trainee 45–843

The exam application will be available starting at 10 A.M. on March 12, 2025.

FILE FOR THIS EXAM ONLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING IN DOWNSTATE NEW YORK.

THE APPLICATION FEE AND CREDIT/DEBIT CARD SERVICE FEE ARE STRICTLY NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Exam Study Guides

Subject Matter & Sample Questions

Practice Multiple-Choice Exam

Preparing for the Multiple-Choice Exam

Screening Information

Physical Ability, Medical, Psychological and Background Screening

Frequently Asked Questions

NYS Court Officer-Trainee 45–843 FAQs

Minimum Qualifications to be Appointed

New York State Court Officer-Trainees, at time of appointment to the position*, must be:

at least 20.5 years old
a high school graduate or equivalent
A United States Citizen
A resident of New York State
Valid New York State Driver’s License
Legally eligible to purchase and carry firearms

Examination Information

Related Links

Veteran Credit Form (Only for applicants claiming veteran credits)

NY State Unified Court System employees will be required to select among the dates/times available on Saturdays and Sundays during the exam administration period. Those employees that are regularly scheduled to work weekends shall be granted excused leave to take the exam during work hours in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or Rules of the Chief Judge.

*NY State Court Officer-Trainees who fail to meet performance standards during Academy Basic Training may be terminated at any time as the minimum probationary period under Rules of the Chief Judge 25.22(b) does not apply to New York State Court Officer-Trainees.

TITLE: NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE (JG-16) EXAMINATION NO.: 45–843 EXAMINATION DATES This computer-based, multiple-choice examination will be administered by Talogy at test centers located in or convenient to Judicial Districts 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 in “Downstate” New York from Wednesday, September 10, 2025 to Friday, October 31, 2025*. The examination time is three hours and 15 minutes. Self-scheduling will be first come, first served and subject to availability; specific dates, times and test centers will not be guaranteed. All examination appointments must be self scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled examination time. NYS Unified Court System employees who are regularly scheduled to work weekdays will be required to select among the available dates/times during the weekend of September 13, 2025 and September 14, 2025.† Employees who are regularly scheduled to work weekends shall be granted excused leave to take the exam during work hours in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or Rules of the Chief Judge. *If the number of applicants exceeds available seating capacity for 9/10/25 to 10/31/25, contingency testing will be scheduled beginning Saturday, 11/1/25 and during the weeks of 11/3/25, 11/10/25, and 11/17/25.Contingencyexamination dates and impacted applicants will be determined at the discretion of the Office of Court Administration. † If the number of applicants exceeds available seating capacity for 9/13/25 and 9/14/25, contingency testing will be scheduled on an alternate weekend. Contingency examination dates and impacted applicants will be determined at the discretion of the Office of Court Administration. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK 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 in only Judicial Districts 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 in “Downstate” New York.

APPLICATION PROCESS APPLY HERE Applications will be accepted from 10 A.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 to Wednesday, June 11, 2025. 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: noreply@panpowered.com. SELFSCHEDULING LINK Beginning Monday, August 18, 2025, and continuing throughout the week, applicants will be e-mailed a link to self-schedule the examination. If you have not received a selfscheduling link by Monday, August 25, 2025, please e-mail nycucs_support@talogy.com 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 ISSUE DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2025 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 underRules of the Chief Judge 25.22(b) does not apply to New York State Court Officer-Trainees.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical, medical, and psychological examinations will be conducted to ensure that candidates are able to perform the duties of this position satisfactorily. The examinations will include a fitness test, medical, and psychological evaluations, and a substance abuse screening. For further information about the current physical standards and screening process, please visit Court Officer Trainee Recruitment or Court Officer Trainee Recruitment: Screening. BENEFITS Court employees are eligible to participate in the New York State Health Insurance Plan and the New York State Employee’s Retirement System. In addition, full-time employees earn 20 paid vacation days and 13 paid holidays. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For subject matter and frequently asked questions, please visit NYS DOWNSTATE COT

Subject of Examination for Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) You will be given three (3) hours and fifteen (15) minutes to complete the computer-based examination. This examination will consist of multiple-choice questions designed to assess the following: Remembering Facts and Information These questions assess applicants’ ability to remember the details from an incident. Applicants will be provided with a written description of an incident (story) and will be given five (5) minutes to read and study the story. At the end of the 5-minute period, the story will be removed, and applicants will not have another opportunity to refer back to it. Applicants will not be permitted to make any written notes about the story. There will be a 10-minute delay before applicants are presented with a series of questions about the facts concerning the story. Reading, Understanding and Interpreting Written Material These questions assess applicants’ ability to understand and interpret written material. The written examination will include two types of questions: Format A — Applicants will be provided with brief reading passages followed by questions regarding the passages. All information required to answer the questions will be provided in the passages. Applicants will not be required to have any special knowledge relating to the content area covered in the passages; and, Format B — Applicants will be provided with short written passages from which words or phrases have been removed. Applicants will be required to select from four alternatives the word or phrase that logically completes the sentence within the passage when inserted for the missing word or phrase. Applying Facts and Information to Given Situations These questions assess applicants’ ability to use the information provided and apply it to a specific situation defined by a given set of facts. Applicants are presented with a regulation, policy or procedure that a NYS Court Officer may encounter on the job. Applicants must use this information to answer questions about specific situations. All information required to answer the questions is contained in the passages and in the description of the situation. Clerical Checking These questions assess applicants’ ability to distinguish between sets of names, numbers, letters and/or codes which are almost exactly alike. There are three sets of information which may appear in different fonts. Applicants will be asked to compare the information in the three sets and identify whether the sets differ. Applicants must use the directions provided to determine the correct answer. Court Record Keeping These questions assess applicants’ ability to read, combine, and manipulate written information organized by several sources. Applicants will be presented with different types of tables which contain names, numbers, codes and other information, and must combine and reorganize the information to answer specific questions.

INFORMATION FOR OPEN-COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY APPLICATION: Electronic applications can be filed at www.nycourts.gov/careers/. An e-mail address is required to complete the application process and to receive scheduling information and Result Notices. Separate applications must be submitted if an applicant is applying for more than one examination. An application is considered successfully filed upon receipt of an Application ID Number at time of submission. FILING FEE: A $30.00 non-refundable and non-refundable filing fee, plus a 2.99% credit/debit card non-refundable service fee, is required for this examination using a credit or reloadable debit card. Please read the announcement and instructions carefully as the filing fee will not be refunded. Employees of the Unified Court System are not required to submit a filing fee. Individuals receiving Supplemental Social Security payments or Public Assistance (Home Relief or Aid to Dependent Children, provided Foster Care, or are certified Job Training Partnership Act eligible through a state or local social service agency, or are receiving public assistance from the New York City Department of Social Services) are not required to submit a filing fee. An exception will also be made for applicants who are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. VETERAN CREDITS: Disabled (10 points) and non-disabled (5 points) veterans who are eligible for extra credit will have the appropriate number of points added to the final rating if otherwise successful in the examination. Eligible veterans should claim the credits when they file the application. Further information regarding instructions for filing and eligibility is contained in the application. If veteran credits are granted, eligibles will have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment. VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: The Office of Court Administration may refuse to examine an applicant, or after examination, to include an applicant on the eligible list, or may remove or restrict from the eligible list any applicant who is found to lack any of the established requirements for admission to the examination or for appointment from the eligible list. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Examination final ratings are reported on a scale of 100 with the passing mark set at 70. The passing score for the written examination will be determined at a date following the administration of the examination. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS: Applicants who cannot be tested on a Saturday for religious reasons, must include this information on their application. All other requests for alternate test dates must be submitted at least one month prior to the examination date and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for compliance with the Alternate Test Date Guidelines of the Unified Court System. Applicants with disabilities who require special arrangements should contact the Coordinator of Special Accommodations at (212) 428–2580 or TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) at (212) 428–2781 prior to the close of the filing period for the examination. WARNING: Anyone found unlawfully possessing or disclosing questions and/or answers from civil service examinations, or giving or taking test information from another applicant during or after the examination, or taking a civil service examination for someone else, or enlisting another person to take an examination for another will be subject to disqualification from that examination, may be barred from future examinations with the Unified Court System, and may be subject to other penalties as prescribed by law. APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION AT (212) 428–2580 OR NYCUCS_SUPPORT@TALOGY.COM IF THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR SELF-SCHEDULING LINK VIA E-MAIL BY AUGUST 25, 2025. The Unified.

NYS Court Officer Exam Prep Classes as offered by Civil Service Success:

Register for our comprehensive NYS Court Officer Exam Open Competitive Exam class, designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in preparation for the upcoming exam.

This Civil Service Success class comprises of two engaging 2.5-hour in-person sessions, supplemented by an accessible online practice course that can be completed at your own pace. We will provide our students with a lesson booklet for each in-person class session, which will contain information that corresponds to the lecture being given in class that day. It will also contain exam practice questions, which will be completed both in class and at home.

With total tuition of $479.00, we’ve structured the payments to ease your financial commitment. Secure your spot in the class by registering with an initial deposit of $199.00, and the remaining balance of $280.00 will be payable on the first day of class.

The class will cover each section of the NYS Court Officer Exam including remembering facts & information, reading, understanding, & interpreting written material, applying facts & information to given situations, clerical checking, court record keeping and questions addressing personality traits that are associated with successful performance of law enforcement duties.

Our classes will also give you information on the entire hiring process including background investigation, physical ability test, psychological evaluation and oral interview. Make sure you read through any FAQs and meet the minimum requirements to become a NYS Court Officer.

What is covered in the Class?

NYS Court Officer Classes: Our classes are a hybrid of an online course and live-in person preparatory course to help prepare you for the New York State Court Officer Exam. The NYS Court Officer classes will cover each section of the NYS Court Officer Exam including remembering facts & information, reading, understanding, & interpreting written material, applying facts & information to given situations, clerical checking, court record keeping and questions addressing personality traits that are associated with successful performance of law enforcement duties.

Our classes will also give you information on the entire hiring process including the background investigation, physical ability test, psychological evaluation and oral interview.

What is the benefit of taking classes for a civil service exam?

Our classes only cover materials for the specific exam you are taking therefore; there is no wasted study time. You will be given a booklet of 40 to 50 pages at each class with specific questions geared only towards the exam you are taking. Our classes will also give you information on the entire hiring process such as the physical ability exam, the psychological evaluation, the background check and the oral interview. There are classroom instructors that can answer any questions you may have and each instructor has been hand picked because they have graduated through the ranks in their fields by being outstanding exam takers. Our school has been preparing candidates for these exams for over 45 years, in fact, we are the only school doing so.

Is there a study guide I can purchase?

We do not recommend study guides because many of them are compilations of many different civil service exams in one book and the materials can also be outdated. Each agency or department gives a different type of exam, so if you a purchasing a study guide for “Police Officer” then that book can have sample test questions from Police Exams around the county rather than specifically New York, and it may not apply to the exam that you are trying to prepare for because each police exam is different.

We provide our students with booklets full of exam practice questions and helpful information on each day of class.

Does applying for the classes sign me up to take the exam?

No, you must apply for the exam on your own during the filing period. The filing period is a specified month-long period of time where anyone interested in taking the exam can fill out the exam application form.

I filed for an exam and haven’t received my notice on where to take the exam, what do I do?

Usually you won’t hear anything from the agency in which you are taking the exam until about 2 to 3 weeks before the exam itself. You should receive a letter in the mail from the appropriate agency telling you when and where to appear, what to bring and what not to bring with you to the exam, etc. If you do not hear anything 2 weeks before the exam we recommend calling the appropriate agency so they may mail or email you a new notice.

How long does it take to get my test results?

It can take anywhere from 4 to 12 months depending upon which agency is giving the exam with the majority of agencies giving you your results within 6 months.

What happens after I get my test results?

Upon passing the civil service exam and meeting the minimum job requirements you name is added to eligible lists of applicants and ranked according to test scores. When a job vacancy occurs, the hiring agency will call applicants from that list from the highest test score on down the list. If you are ranked high enough on the eligible list you may be contacted by the hiring agency for an interview, physical and psychological exam.

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