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 NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation

The Information and Technology Division (ITSD) supports the Department by acquiring, distributing, installing and maintaining Local Area Networks, personal computers, software, and data communications networks. ITSD also plans and coordinates the implementation of advanced technology.

Performs clerical work in relation to records, files and reports using alphabetical and numerical procedures
Check records for accuracy of information and edits information in computer systems to update records
Performs moderately difficult and responsible clerical work in maintaining and checking various records
Data entry using automated office systems
Receive, sort, and screen mail from correspondence

Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

- Ability to perform clerical functions efficiently and accurately - Ability to carry out assigned tasks decisively and accurately and work effectively. - The position requires close attention to detail and organization skills and strong computer skills to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

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.

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.