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 Personnel Bureau is responsible for overseeing recruitment, personnel selection, and management of Human Resources for the NYPD. Its responsibilities extend to managing approximately 51,000 Department members, overseeing personnel monitoring, assessment, employee development, and providing employee assistance.

The specific duties and responsibilities of a Community Assistant assigned to the Personnel Bureau will include but not limited to:

- Greeting visitors and answering the phone.
- Performing administrative work of moderate difficulty, such as clerical, typing, data entry.
- Handling of confidential police documents and other related material.
- Utilizing various NYPD systems and applications to assist on special projects.

Work Location: Chief of Personnel - One Police Plaza
Work Schedule: M - F 1000x1800

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Preferred skills include, but not limited to: - Knowledge of basic computer skills and Department systems. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

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.