For those interested in a job with the New York State Department of Correctional Services, there is information regarding the psychological screening program for correction officer trainee candidates on line which covers an overview of the screening program, lists the psychological tests administered, and explains the rating system. It also provides a breakdown of the
New York State Civil Service Law section 76 Disciplinary Penalty Appeals
New York State Civil Service Law sect 76 allows permanent civil service employees to appeal disciplinary penalties.
The statute states in pertinent part: http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO:
The New York City Civil Service Commission website explains the Commission’s role in the process:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/csc/html/appeals/s76disciplinary.shtml
After receiving discipline an employee may choose to file a lawsuit or Article 78
Suspension due to unauthorized electronic device! (Dep’t of Correction v. Blount)
Respondent, a Corrections Officer was found guilty of bringing a Nook Wi-Fi Reader into a prohibited area of the inmate facility at the Rose M. Singer Canter. Respondent admitted to her wrong doing immediately when Petitioner found the item that was not permitted in the facilities. Respondent alleged that she had grabbed