Security Attendant, Court of Appeals, 40176

UCS-23

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT

STATE OF NEW YORK

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

PLEASE POST
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 40176 PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

POSITION TITLE: SECURITY ATTENDANT, COURT OF APPEALS JG: 19

LOCATION: COURT OF APPEALS
ALBANY, NY

BASE SALARY: $68,593

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or the equivalent and two years of experience as a peace officer; or An equivalent

combination of education and experience. Legal eligibility to carry firearms. New York State residency is
required for appointment. Candidates must be citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for
permanent residence.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Under the supervision of the Chief Security Attendant, Court Of Appeals, Security
Attendants, Court of Appeals are responsible for maintaining order and decorum and providing security in the Court of Appeals.
They also perform various clerical and messenger duties, may be assigned to ensure the personal security of judges, and perform
other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: Duties include but are not limited to: maintaining order and decorum in court rooms, waiting rooms and other court
premises; escorting and providing security to judges within and outside of court premises; ensuring that courtroom is prepared for
court proceedings and other administrative tasks. Security Attendants are required to work varying shifts on a rotational basis.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not
necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject
to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All
applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency
within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 2 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All UCS employees meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5
Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) a resume, and cover letter by email to COAHR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

Heather Davis, Esq.
Clerk of the Court

NYS Court of Appeals
20 Eagle Street

Albany, New York 12207

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: September 24, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: October 22, 2026

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital
status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.