NOTICE OF EXAMINATION - Special Officer (NYC H+H) - Exam No. 3315

Sep 26, 2026

Examination notice for the Special Officer (NYC H+H) role, Exam No. 3315. Application window runs March 8, 2023 to March 28, 2023, with a $47 application fee and a 2.00% nonrefundable service fee if paid by credit/debit/gift card. Testing is expected to begin June 1, 2023. The document details duties related to physical security, safety, loss prevention, order maintenance, reporting, documentation, and medical assistance, plus eligibility criteria covering education, age, character, and required disclosures.

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Exam Overview

Application Period and Fees

Test Date

Job Duties

Special Working Conditions

Eligibility Requirements

Education and Experience

Age and Character Requirements

ERIC L. ADAMS Mayor DAWN M. PINNOCK Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU OF EXAMINATIONS NOTICE OF EXAMINATION SPECIAL OFFICER (NYC H+H) Exam No. 3315 (For NYC Health + Hospitals only) WHEN TO APPLY: From: March 8, 2023 To: March 28, 2023 APPLICATION FEE: $47.00 If you choose to pay the application fee with a credit/debit/gift card, you will be charged a service fee of 2.00% of the payment amount. This service fee is nonrefundable. THE TEST DATE: Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Thursday, June 1, 2023. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS ENTIRE NOTICE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: Special Officers (NYC H+H), under supervision, perform Special Officer (NYC H+H) work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility relating to physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order. They patrol designated areas of public buildings, other facilities, and surrounding areas to maintain order, preserve the peace, and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, theft, etc. ; give routine information to visitors and clients and direct them to the proper individuals and offices; discourage and eject loiterers and disorderly persons and when appropriate, arrest and issue summonses to law violators on premises; transport, escort and/or arrange for transport of persons in custody to police precincts and have arrests recorded on police blotter; prepare and transmit all necessary documents relating to arrests; testify in court on arrests; report security instances and unusual occurrences by telephone or radio and make subsequent written reports; as required, provide assistance to the sick, injured, mentally and physically disabled, and call for ambulances and/or medical attention when necessary and complete and forward forms; record daily actions in memo book; maintain records of persons entering or leaving building outside regular hours of employment; keep bulletin board in their area current by adding and removing materials; may make clock rounds as required; may control vehicular traffic on grounds and/or premises; may operatea motor vehicle; monitor and report unusual events from security systems as required; distribute and maintain accountability for designated equipment or property; monitor and control access by the means of electronic security measures, such as security video technology; access control technology; may operate hydraulic access devices; attend, complete, and maintain training requirements as per State and NYC Health + Hospitals mandates; make written entries into location log books; and perform related work. Special Working Conditions: Special Officers (NYC H+H) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Special Officers (NYC H+H) and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all kinds of weather; walking and/or standing in an assigned area during a tour; driving or sitting in a patrol car during a tour while remaining alert; running after a fleeing suspect; climbing stairs; may assist in carrying an injured adult; gripping persons to prevent escape; restraining a suspect by use of handcuffs; may be required to detect odors such as those caused by smoke or gas leaks; engaging in hand to hand struggles to subdue a suspect resisting arrest; being physically active for prolonged periods of time; understanding verbal communication over a radio with background noise; reading and writing under low light conditions; carrying or wearing heavy equipment and wearing a bullet-resistant vest. (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 $34,834 per annum. This rate is subject to change. HOW TO QUALIFY: You will be given the test before we verify your qualifications. You

FAQs

What are the application dates and fee for Exam No. 3315?

Applications are accepted from March 8, 2023 to March 28, 2023. The application fee is $47.00, and card payments incur a 2.00% nonrefundable service fee.

When is the test expected to start?

Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

What education and experience are required to qualify?

You must have, by the appointment date, either a four-year high school diploma (or equivalent) or an IEP diploma plus six months of full-time work experience.

Sep 26, 2026

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