COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

New York City Police Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Pension

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The New York City Police Department is seeking a Community Assistant to support recruitment efforts, attend events, screen candidates, and liaise with colleges and universities about upcoming recruitment activities.

This entry-level role involves posting job advertisements, vetting resumes, scheduling interviews, and handling inquiries. NYC residency is encouraged; a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required beyond being able to understand and follow simple instructions.
• 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 liaison to colleges and universities for information about recruitment events.
• Manage calendar of recruitment events.
• Prepare and post job advertisements online and in print media.
• Vet resumes.
• Schedule interviews and respond to calls and emails.

Skills

English proficiency

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.

Duties

• 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.