Exam No. 45-857
NYS Court Officer-Trainee
New York State Unified Court System — Open Competitive Examination
Filing period
April 1 – May 14, 2026
Examination window
Aug 26 – Oct 7, 2026
Important: It is your responsibility to check your e-mail for filing confirmations, scheduling information, and related correspondence, and to provide timely notice of any change to your e-mail address.
Exam resources
Exam announcement
Exam application
Subject matter & sample questions
Practice multiple-choice exam
Preparing for the exam
Physical, medical & background screening
Frequently asked questions
⚠ The application fee and credit/debit card service fee are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
Salary
Court Officer-Trainee
Judicial Grade 16 · at academy entry
$58,100
Base salary effective April 1, 2025
Court Officer
Judicial Grade 19 · after 2-year traineeship
$68,593
Upon successful promotion
NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland
+$4,920 location pay
Orange, Dutchess & Putnam
+$2,460 location pay
Uniform & Equipment Allowance: $1,660/yr
SLED Differential: $875/yr
Benefits
20 paid vacation days (year 1)
27 paid vacation days (by year 7)
13 paid holidays
Pre-tour prep leave time
Union membership
Regular work schedule
Excellent health insurance
Paid parental leave
Retirement benefits
Limited evening & weekend assignments
Deferred compensation option
Minimum qualifications at time of appointment
✓
At least 20.5 years old✓
High school graduate or equivalent✓
United States citizen✓
Resident of New York State✓
Valid New York State driver’s license✓
Legally eligible to purchase and carry firearms