The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The New York City Department of Correction has an opening for a Licensed Barber. Under general supervision the qualified candidate will be responsible for:

-Providing haircutting and hairdressing services for incarcerated individuals within the facilities;
-The candidate recruited will provide standard barber services for incarcerated
individuals to include shampooing and styling hair;
-Maintaining inventory and control of barbershop tools;
-Requisitioning necessary supplies for the barbershop;
-Instructing and supervising incarcerated individuals assigned to the institutional barbershop in
all aspects of haircutting and other standard barbering services;
-Maintaining the barbershop and haircutting equipment in a sanitary and sterile condition;
-Support operations at other commands when needed.

Possession of a valid New York State License for the practice of barbering or cosmetology is required.

LICENSED BARBER (CORRECTION) - 90116

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
Possession of a valid New York State License for the practice of barbering or cosmetology.

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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.