COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

POLICE DEPARTMENT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is seeking two Community Assistants to support Pre-Employment Services. Roles include representing the department at recruitment events, screening applicants, coordinating with partner colleges, managing recruitment calendars, posting job ads, vetting resumes, and handling interview scheduling and inquiries.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a comprehensive City benefits package and residency requirements.

Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements; the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Responsibilities

• Attend recruitment and networking events representing the NYPD.
• Screen potential candidates for employment.
• Act as the liaison to Colleges and Universities we partner with for information about upcoming recruitment events.
• Manage calendar of recruitment events.
• Preparing and posting job advertisements online and in print media.
• Vet resumes.
• Performing recruitment duties such as scheduling interviews, answering phone calls and monitoring emails.

Skills

Recruitment

Event representation

Screening candidates

Scheduling interviews

Candidate vetting

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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The New York City Police Department Human Resources Division, Pre-Employment Services Unit seeks two (2) Community Assistants to assist with Department operations. The selected candidates will perform the following duties, which include, but are not limited to:

• Attend recruitment and networking events representing the NYPD
• Screen potential candidates for employment.
• Act as the liaison to Colleges and Universities we partner with for information about upcoming recruitment events.
• Manage calendar of recruitment events
• Preparing and posting job advertisements online and in print media.
• Vet resumes
• Performing recruitment duties such as scheduling interviews, answering phone calls and monitoring emails.

HOURS/SHIFT: M-F; 9AM-5PM

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.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.

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.