FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TODAY: January 25, 2008

Contact: Suzanne Redmond (315) 255-3045

Finch Announces New Civil Service Corrections Officer Exam

Assemblyman Gary D. Finch (R,C-Springport) today announced that the Department of Civil Service will be holding a Corrections Officer trainee exam for qualified applicants on April 12, 2008.

            A corrections officer trainee’s starting salary is $34,329 per year and increases to $36,111 after six months of employment.  Following successful completion of a one-year traineeship, the salary increases to $41,348.

To qualify for consideration, candidates must be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, a New York state resident and have either a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Individuals in good physical and mental health must take a comprehensive written exam.  A background, medical, physical and psychological check will follow prior to appointment to the training academy.

Applications can be obtained through Assemblyman Finch’s district office by calling (315) 255-3045.  Applications are also available at www.docs.state.ny.us and at all state Department of Labor offices and New York state correctional facilities.

Completed applications must be postmarked by February 25, 2008.  Please include a $30 check payable to the New York State Department of Civil Service.