*This position is open to current NYPD Employees only.

**Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE PERMANENT OR INCLUDE YOUR CIVIL SERVICE LIST # IN YOUR COVER LETTER.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the New York Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our 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 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 people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Criminal Records Unit falls under the Central Records Section. The Criminal Records Unit stores and maintains reports of crime, lost property, and aided reports. The Criminal Records Unit provides information from these files to MOS, members of the public and authorized agencies as required by law. The unit operates in an exceptional work environment with a professional corporate like setting.

Under general supervision with some latitude for independent action, initiative or decision, this position will supervise, direct and perform difficult and responsible clerical work using both manual and computerized systems; assist in the performance of administrative work of moderate difficulty Involving the handling of confidential and other information and material. Supervise typed records, reports and forms; review and verify written information; receive, send, separate and distribute mail: obtain from and transmit information to the public or Department personnel; supervise and process Criminal Records Unit forms and documents; and perform related tasks when called upon.

WORK LOCATION:
375 Pearl Street, 16th Fl.
NY, NY 10038

HOURS/ SHIFT:
0900 x 1700; Monday-Friday

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE PERMANENT OR INCLUDE YOUR CIVIL SERVICE LIST # IN YOUR COVER LETTER.

NOTE: 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.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization?

Skills Requirement: You will be required to meet the typing skills requirement by demonstrating the ability to type accurately on a personal computer at a minimum speed of 35 words per minute after errors are deducted. You must meet this requirement in order to be appointed.

Candidates should have a knowledge of basic computer programs, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail, strong multi-tasking and prioritizing skills, the ability to work effectively with peers and staff in a team environment, the ability to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks and functions and the ability to adapt to change.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.