JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 Medical Division is responsible for overseeing, assessing, and implementing all medical activities undertaken by the department and advising the Police Commissioner and Chief of Personnel on medical preparedness and policy issues.

The Division seeks a Stenographic Specialist who will be responsible for the following:
- Taking dictation at a rate of 175 words per minute.
- Transcribing audio dictated by Medical Board Doctors.
- Transcribing the notes on an appropriate machine.

WORK LOCATION:
1 Lefrak City, Queens

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.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Qualification Requirements
1. There are no formal education or experience requirements except as shown under the Special Note below.
2. Ability to take dictation at the rate of 150 words per minute and to transcribe the notes on an appropriate machine.

Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must also have at least one year of satisfactory experience in the operation of computer-aided transcription equipment at Assignment Level III.

Preferred skills include: - Experience taking dictation and transcribing notes.

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.