Assistant School Safety Agent

Assistant School Safety Agent · NYPD School Safety Division

Assist in protecting NYC schools. No exam. Just apply.

Listed at $37,339/yr on the January 2026 posting. Postings change, so always check the current listing before you rely on the figure.

≈ $17.95/hr equivalent · $1,436 every 2 weeks, before taxes.

That is above NYC's $17/hr minimum wage, plus city benefits.

Pay

$37,339/yr

The work

No exam. Apply directly, pass screenings

Exam

No exam. Apply directly

Residency

Required (usually within 90 days of appointment)

Timeline

Faster than exam titles: you apply directly

Check yourself

Do I qualify?

Check every box that applies. Be honest. Twenty seconds.

I have a high school diploma or GED Put the date you earned it on your resume. Applications without the date may not be considered. I'm a U.S. citizen Required. You'll verify identity and work eligibility when hired. I'm 18 or older The official listing doesn't state a minimum age for the Assistant title. The NYPD has hired assistant agents as young as 18. The 21+ rule applies to the full School Safety Agent exam, a separate title. I can pass medical, physical, psychological, and background screenings Standard for public-safety roles. No special training needed beforehand.

The process

4 steps. That's the whole process.

0 of 4 steps

Done

One page. Name, contact, work history, and your high school diploma or GED with the date you earned it. The posting says it plainly: applications without the diploma date may not be considered. This tiny detail filters people out. Don't be one of them.

Done

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search Assistant School Safety Agent. The listing says to search Job ID 787859. No civil service exam. You apply directly with your resume. Current city employees: include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

cityjobs.nyc.gov, the official city jobs portal

Done

Medical, physical, psychological, character, and background checks. This is the main filter. It's about reliability, not credentials. Be honest on every form.

Done

You'll train alongside experienced School Safety Agents: patrolling buildings, operating scanning equipment, verifying IDs, escorting visitors. Full-time, 40 hours a week. City jobs come with health benefits and paid leave. Confirm the current package in the listing.

Proof

Don't trust us. Trust .gov.

Assistant School Safety Agent, official listing (cityjobs.nyc.gov)

Guides, not gospel. Requirements change, so always verify on the official .gov posting linked in each guide. Last reviewed 2026-09-22.

Assistant School Safety Agent

Do I qualify?

4 steps. That's the whole process.

Get told when this one opens.

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