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Department of Corrections

Institutional Aide

Posted on July 25, 2025

Manhattan, United States of America
40775.0 - 46891.0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

Posted On: 07/25/2025

Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

No Exam Required

Department

Health Affairs

Salary Range:

$40,775.00 – $46,891.00

Job Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the city towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to recruit Institutional Aides in the Health Affairs division at Bellevue Hospital. The selected candidates will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Disposal of garbage and sanitation and break down of corrugated cartons.
Sweeping and mopping assigned areas as well as the cleaning of equipment.
Help unload, store and issue supplies as needed.
Follow prescribed procedures when using chemical agents.
Packages and labels bio-hazardous waste materials.
Perform duties as assigned.

INSTITUTIONAL AIDE - 81803

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirement
Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions.

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.

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Job ID

721852

Title code

81803

Civil service title

INSTITUTIONAL AIDE

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Institutional Aide

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