NOTICE OF EXAMINATION - SCHOOL SAFETY AGENT - Exam No. 6326

Sep 26, 2026

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Official notice for the School Safety Agent examination, Exam No. 6326, issued by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Bureau of Examinations. The application window runs from May 7, 2026 to June 2, 2026, with a $61.00 fee and a nonrefundable 2.00% service charge for credit, debit, or gift card payments; fee waivers may apply. The multiple-choice test is expected to begin Thursday, August 20, 2026, and candidates must meet education and experience requirements by specified deadlines.

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NOTICE OF EXAMINATION

School Safety Agent

Exam No. 6326

When to Apply

Application Fee

Test Date

What the Job Involves

Special Working Conditions

The Salary

How to Qualify

Education and Experience Requirements

Special Patrolman Requirement

ZOHRAN KWAME MAMDANI Mayor YUME KITASEI Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU OF EXAMINATIONS NOTICE OF EXAMINATION SCHOOL SAFETY AGENT Exam No. 6326 WHEN TO APPLY: From: May 7, 2026 To: June 2, 2026 APPLICATION FEE: $61.00 Candidates paying the application fee with a credit, debit, or gift card will incur a nonrefundable 2.00% service fee. However, veterans, unemployed individuals, and those receiving public assistance or supplementary security income qualify for a fee waiver. THE TEST DATE: Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Thursday, August 20, 2026. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS ENTIRE NOTICE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: School Safety Agents patrol designated areas of school buildings and surrounding areas; identify and prevent infiltration of unlawful or prohibited items through scanning; give routine information to visitors and direct them to the proper personnel and offices; request identification of, and remove from the premises, any unauthorized persons; aid sick and injured persons and call for medical, police or fire assistance, when needed; notify supervisors of all emergency incidents and complete any related documentation; respond to altercations between students and other persons, and attempt to separate the involved persons and resolve conflicts; maintain records of persons entering and leaving buildings; monitor security camera systems to ensure facility entrances are secure; identify persons violating Department of Education Rules and Regulations; apprehend persons violating the Penal Law and notify the proper administrative personnel; prepare reports and testify in regard to these violations at Superintendent's or Principal's hearings and/or incourt; monitor and use radios to request assistance from co-workers; and may operate motor vehicles. All School Safety Agents perform related work. Special Working Conditions: School Safety Agents may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by School Safety Agents and environmental conditions experienced are: working through ongoing school construction projects (including asbestos removal projects); working in non-air conditioned areas during summer months; navigating through unlit stairwells; walking school perimeter in all types of weather conditions; responding to altercations between students and other persons, and attempting to separate the involved persons; engaging in physical activities over an extended period of time including standing, running up stairs, walking and sitting; functioning effectively in a potentially hostile environment and under stressful conditions; performing required duties in areas that can become crowded with people; and lifting and moving cumbersome equipment. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.) THE SALARY: The current minimum salary is $40,480 per annum. Incumbents will receive salary increments reaching $58,345 per annum at the completion of five years of employment as a School Safety Agent. This rate is subject to change. HOW TO QUALIFY: You may be given the test before we verify your qualifications. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded, and you will not receive an Admission Notice or score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by June 2, 2027. The experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by the last day of the Application Period (June 2, 2026) . EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent. READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE F

FAQs

What are the application dates for Exam No. 6326?

Applications are accepted from May 7, 2026 to June 2, 2026.

How much is the application fee and are there service charges?

The application fee is $61.00. Credit, debit, or gift card payments incur a nonrefundable 2.00% service fee, though veterans, unemployed individuals, and those receiving public assistance or SSI may qualify for a fee waiver.

When is the written/multiple-choice test expected to begin?

Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Sep 26, 2026

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