NYC DCAS

Meet #NYCDOC Officer Makridis, a nearly 10-year veteran, who boldly serves at the George R. Vierno Center (GRVC) on #RikersIsland. Watch the full video on @NYCDOCTV on @YouTube. Tomorrow is the last day to register for @nycdcas Correction Officer Exam #7302. Start the process to #JoinTheBoldest today by visiting nyc.gov/JoinDOC.

For the first time in #NYCDOC history, members of The Boldest Family celebrated the #BlessingOfTheAnimals. Held this past Friday, the ceremony recognized the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. The feast, which is celebrated by millions around the world, is observed annually on Oct. 4. With leadership from Commissioner Stanley Richards and Chaplain Father Ihor Vorontsov, members gathered at the Department’s K-9 Compound on #RikersIsland to pray for our four-legged Officers and their handlers as they work diligently each day to keep the employees, visitors and people in our care safe. "Across NYC DOC, our working canines serve in different roles, but they share something important in common: each has developed a remarkable partnership with the men and women who work alongside them. These animals are trusted partners. They train alongside their handlers, work alongside them, and contribute every day to the safety and security of our Department,” @DOCCommish said. “Today gives us an opportunity to recognize their service and to show our appreciation not only for these remarkable animals, but also for the dedicated officers who train, care for and serve alongside them." NYC DOC’s elite K-9 Unit is comprised of highly trained emergency responders who maintain safety within and around jails in the largest municipality in the country. You can also often find members of this unit visiting schools and communities to help teach the next generation of leaders about working in public safety. Interested in this rewarding career path? Take the first step to join our bold team today by registering for the next @NYCDCAS Correction Officer Exam at nyc.gov/JoinDOC. View more highlights from the ceremony at bit.ly/4dh16TB. #JoinTheBoldest #NYCDOCHeroes

Did you hear #NewYorkCity? #NYCDOC is hiring for more Correction Officers and the registration period for @nycdcas Exam #7302 is open. Yesterday, Commissioner Stanley Richards and our recruiters stopped by Washington Square Park in Lower Manhattan to share info with New Yorkers about working for our Department. Many individuals who visited our table were looking for employment for themselves or their loved ones. @DOCCommish also spoke to public safety partners at @nycparks and many passers-by about the future of our agency including our transition to borough-based jails. The visit was also part of an interagency collaboration with NYC DCAS to encourage the public to work for NYC government and learn about the civil service process. NYC DOC Officers help to keep correctional facilities in the largest municipality in the country safe and they earn more than $109K after 5.5 years on the job. This rewarding career also offers retirement with full pay and benefits for life after 20 years of service at any age. Learn more today by visiting nyc.gov/JoinTheBoldest. #ChooseBold #WorkforceWednesday

Today, the New York City Department of Correction honors the life and legacy of fallen hero Captain Keisha Nicks, a 22-year Boldest veteran who died in the line of duty on Aug. 13 after suffering a medical emergency. Captain Nicks, a longtime Supervisor in our agency’s Correction Assistance Response for Employees (C.A.R.E.) Unit, will be laid to rest this afternoon. #NYCDOC’s C.A.R.E. Unit serves as the Department’s wellness and employee assistance program. Members of the unit are tasked with responding to and supporting staff in the day- to-day aspects of their work-life, as well as when injuries or emergencies arise. For 12 years, Captain Nicks led this unit with purpose, grace, kindness, love and dedication. Her consistent efforts to support others during their time of need have truly helped to make an everlasting impact in our agency. In celebration of her life and work, members of the C.A.R.E. Unit share their heartfelt memories. Read more at bit.ly/4y0tvoC. #NYCDOCHero