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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 05/15/26
Applications Due06/12/26
Vacancy ID216237
NY HELPNo
AgencyCourt Administration, Office of
TitleNYS Court Officer - Captain
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary Grade24
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $89338 to $89338 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 35
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Onondaga
Street Address 600 S. State Street
City Syracuse
StateNY
Zip Code13202
Duties Description DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Under the general direction of the New York State Court Officer-Major I or II, New York
State Security Coordinator or other security supervisory personnel, New York State Court Officer-Captains (Third and Fourth
Departments) are responsible for supervising security operations at a court facility having a minimum of fifteen subordinate security
staff. NYS Court Officer- Captains (Third and Fourth Departments) supervise the activities of Lieutenants, Sergeants, and other
subordinate security personnel. New York State Court Officer-Captains (Third and Fourth Departments) are responsible for assisting
in the local implementation of statewide security policies and for recommending security policies to meet the local circumstances of
the court or facility to which the position is assigned. NYS Court Officer-Captains (Third and Fourth Departments) are peace officers,
required to wear uniforms and may be authorized to carry firearms and also perform administrative and other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: Under the direction of the NYS Security Coordinator duties include but are not limited to: determining staffing to
address needs including during emergency or special security situations; evaluating security operations; reviewing difficult
proceedings and developing modifications to security policy; reviewing incident reports and determining trends; training security
personnel, evaluating performance and reviewing reports. Frequent travel throughout the district is required.
Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of service in the New York State Court Officer-Lieutenant title; or Three (3) years as New York
State Court Officer-Sergeant; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.*
Candidates must be legally eligible and qualified to carry firearms.
New York State residency is required for appointment.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States.
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURES: NYS Unified Court System 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 cover letter and resume by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ.
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202
POSTING DATE: May 15, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: June 12, 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Donald Doerr
Telephone
Fax
Email Address 5JDJobs@nycourts.gov
Address
Street 600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300
City Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 13501
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