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School Safety Agents patrol designated areas of school buildings and surrounding areas; identify and prevent infiltration of unlawful or prohibited items through scanning; give routine information to visitors and direct them to the proper personnel and offices; request identification of, and remove from the premises, any unauthorized persons; aid sick and injured persons and call for medical, police or fire assistance, when needed. They notify supervisors of all emergency incidents and complete any related documentation, as well as respond to altercations between students and other persons, and attempt to separate the involved persons and resolve different conflicts that arise in NYC Public Schools. School Safety Agents maintain records of persons entering and leaving buildings, and monitor security camera systems to ensure facility entrances are secure. They are also responsible for identify persons violating Department of Education Rules and Regulations; apprehending persons violating the Penal Law and notify the proper administrative personnel; prepare reports and testify in regard to these violations at Superintendent’s or Principal’s hearings and/or in court; monitor and use radios to request assistance from co-workers; may operate motor vehicles; and perform related work.

Exam will be open for registration 1/7/2026-2/3/2026. Visit nyc.gov/OASYS to register for the exam during the filing period.