STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The city Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has released its examination schedule for January.
Open, competitive, computer-based tests will be administered throughout the month for various positions, such as child protective specialist, school safety agent and traffic enforcement agent.
New York City employs hundreds of thousands of people in its 80 agencies. Taking a test is the way to get started in the hiring process for most of these positions. Application fees range from $40 to $101.
For more information about registering for these and other tests, log onto the DCAS website.
The following is a list of things to know when taking an exam at a DCAS Computer-based Testing and Applications Center (CTAC).
- Electronic devices, including cell phones, are not permitted in the testing areas.
- Check the Notice of Examination for the test you will be taking to see if calculators are permitted.
- If you are requesting a fee waiver, you must provide a copy of acceptable documentation. DCAS staff cannot make copies of your documentation.
- Seating is limited. Once the CTAC is filled to capacity, no more candidates will be admitted.
On Staten Island, the testing center is located at 135 Canal St., Stapleton. Additional testing centers are located at: 2 Lafayette St., Manhattan; 210 Joralemon St., Brooklyn; 118-35 Queens Blvd., Queens; 1932 Arthur Ave., the Bronx.
The centers will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day, and Saturday, Jan. 18 and Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
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