NYS Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision – Recruitment

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10am – 2pm

Tabling will be outside the Student Cafeteria.

Held At: Columbia-Greene Community College (Cafeteria), 400 Route 23 Hudson, NY 12534
Region: Capital Region
County: Columbia
Event Type: Recruitment
Registration Information: No pre-registration required. Walk-ins welcome!, Remember to bring your resume and dress professional., For questions or more information, please email:, Elisha Cleary, [email protected]
Job Openings: JOB TITLE: Correction Officer, NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 100+, JOB SUMMARY:, Responsible for the custody, safety, and well-being of incarcerated individuals in DOCCS facilities—including correctional facilities, work release programs, and drug treatment campuses. They also supervise individuals receiving medical or mental health care outside of these facilities., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – At least 18 years of age, – High School diploma or GED, – Background check , HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $66,365 – $101,269 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Parole Officer, JOB SUMMARY:, Provide supervision and guidance to an assigned caseload of offenders released from state and local correctional facilities to ensure and assist in their compliance with the terms and conditions of release., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – At least 21 years of age, – Must take and pass a Civil Service examination, - On or before the date of the examination, must have a bachelor's degree AND three years of professional casework experience in a social service, correctional, or criminal justice agency, OR, - A law degree or a master's degree in social work or rehabilitation counseling may be substituted for two years of the required experience, – Be physically, mentally, and morally fit, HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $78,126 – $99,056 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant, JOB SUMMARY:, Handle and manipulate dental instruments, materials, and pieces of apparatus to assist dental practitioners and dental students in the examination and treatment of patients in a dental treatment office., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – Must possess a high school diploma or GED, – One year of experience in dental assisting OR graduation from an accredited program in dental assisting, HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $40,391 – $49,743 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse, JOB SUMMARY:, Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to incarcerated individuals, as well as offer clinical supervision and training to Graduate Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff. Conduct health assessments, prepare and implement nursing care plans, diagnose and treat individuals’ responses to actual, potential, or diagnosed health problems through nursing services, such as case-finding, health teaching and counseling, and the provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being. Consult on nursing matters with treatment teams prior to administering treatments and nursing procedures., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – Must possess a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State, HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $66,951 – $85,138 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Teacher 1, 2, 3, 4, JOB SUMMARY:, Utilize professional training and experience to develop lesson plans and curricula, as well as instruct and evaluate the performance and progress of individuals in the charge of a state agency in academic and commercial subjects., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – Must hold a permanent or professional certificate from the New York State Education Department in your teaching area, - At least two years of teaching experience in the specialty for which you are certified, – Bachelor's degree, – Background check, HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $48,047 – $80,655 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Facility Operations Assistant, JOB SUMMARY:, Perform a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of state-owned buildings and facilities, surrounding grounds, and vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – Must possess a valid New York State driver's license, – Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to understand and carry out written or oral instructions, HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $36,232 – $44,828 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Motor Vehicle Operator, JOB SUMMARY:, Drive a variety of motor vehicles, including automobiles, buses, trucks, and ambulances to transport people, material, and equipment. Incumbents may post manifests and other records of goods and people transported to document their safe delivery., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated (May be required to possess a CDL, Class A, B, C, or General Class D license), HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $38,235 – $47,237 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Cook, JOB SUMMARY:, Prepare and cook a variety of foods such as meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, salads and baked goods in the kitchen of a state institution and usually supervise a kitchen staff in meal preparation and cooking and also in cleaning the kitchen and pantry areas., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – 3+ years of experience in large food service operation, offering a full range menu serving at least 300 meals daily, including one year of experience in the supervision of subordinate employees or working inmates or patients, - Completed academic work in a degree program for food management, or hotel management with a concentration in food preparation (may be substituted on a year for year basis, up to a maximum of two years, for the non-supervisory experience), HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $47,695 – $58,447, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Office Assistant, JOB SUMMARY:, Perform entry-level clerical and office support work, including processing transactions and maintaining records, in a variety of organizational settings, to meet the requirements of agency programs. Examples of your duties may include keeping records; retrieving and compiling information; performing basic arithmetic calculations; mail, supply, and inventory functions; some keyboarding and other document preparation tasks; answering telephones; completing forms; answering questions or otherwise assisting customers; or creating or assisting in the preparation of reports, charts, graphs, and tables., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – High School diploma or GED, – One or more years of experience in an office or administrative support role, OR, – Associate's degree in related field, HOURS: Vary, WAGES:  $36,232 – $44,828, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Library Assistant, JOB SUMMARY:, Engage in specialized library clerical activities in support of a library program, such as organizing and maintaining the library collection, helping library patrons locate information, maintaining online databases, acquiring library materials, processing library materials using an integrated library system (ILS), shelving and rebinding books, and scanning and digitizing books and other documents. You may be called upon to supervise library paraprofessionals, technical support staff, student workers, interns, or volunteers. If you are assigned to a Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) facility you may supervise incarcerated individual library clerks., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – High School diploma or GED, – One or more years of experience in a library setting, OR, – 30 semester credit hours from college, including at least 9 credit hours in Library/Information Science, Computer Applications, or Information Studies , HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $42,641 – $52,413 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement., JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Aide, JOB SUMMARY:, Report to and assist a licensed pharmacist in the preparation of medications for dispensing, and administrative tasks in support of a pharmacy operation. You would receive and inventory pharmaceutical supplies; assist in preparing pharmaceutical orders; maintain reports and logs and enter data into pharmacy systems; and maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment within the pharmacy., JOB REQUIREMENTS:, – High school diploma or GED, AND, – One year of experience assisting with the filling of medical prescriptions under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, OR, – A current Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), OR, – A certificate or diploma from a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, HOURS: Vary, WAGES: $38,235 – $47,237 Annually, BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance. PTO. Retirement.
More info: doccs.ny.gov