DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 56 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

DCAS Police is responsible for security at DCAS owned, managed and/or leased properties throughout the five boroughs as well as maintaining law and order, ensuring the protection of life and property through the enforcement of the New York City Local Law and New York State Penal Law and all applicable agency rules and regulations. DCAS Police provides screening of all deliveries, parcels, packages and mail delivered to DCAS facilities in the Civic Center area through the use of explosive canine detection and the use of x-ray scanning equipment.


The selected candidate will fill the position within the LOS DCAS Police/Mail Services. Under supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following:

- Receiving and processing incoming and outgoing mail/packages
- Delivering mail and packages to individuals and drop off points within the Agency as well as outside of the building
- Delivering mail and packages to other City Agencies according to established procedures and deadlines
- Operating mailing machines and generating end of the month reports
- Maintaining Mailroom Log Activity books, forms, and recording receipt of registered mail
- Coordinating incoming and outgoing deliveries with the United States Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, messengers, and other courier services
- Answering inquiries regarding mailroom policies
- May be assigned other clerical duties/tasks as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

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

- Candidate should be able to unload and transport boxes routinely weighing up to 40 pounds - Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time - Possess good verbal and communication skills and write legibly

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.