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Assistant School Safety Agent
- POLICE DEPARTMENT
Posted on
07/23/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No exam required
Department
Not Used
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Job Description
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.
As an Assistant School Safety Agent you will work alongside an experienced School Safety Agent, performing 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.
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.
- May assist in identifying persons violating New York City Public Schools rules and regulations.
- Performs related clerical functions as needed.
WORK LOCATION:
Various
WORK SCHEDULE:
40 hours per week
TO APPLY:
Click the 'Apply' button, or visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #787859
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicants over the age of 21 are eligible to apply for the School Safety Exam.
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
ASSISTANT SCHOOL SAFETY AGENT - 60822
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.
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Job ID
787859
Posted until
09/21/2026
Title code
60822
Civil service title
ASSISTANT SCHOOL SAFETY AGENT
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Assistant School Safety Agent
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
50
Work location
Default
- Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
Assistant School Safety Agent
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Pension PlanSalary : $37,339