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January 9, 2023

Pros

Decent benefits and decent training

Cons

Lower salary then other, Less busy police departments in NYC area Busy and micromanaged No backing from higher ups and politicians Major problem with nepotism which is getting worse every year.

Lower salary then other, Less busy police departments in NYC area Busy and micromanaged No backing from higher ups and politicians Major problem with nepotism which is getting worse every year. Read More

January 9, 2023

Reviewed by: Police Officer (Current Employee)

February 19, 2022

Pros

Great benefits alot of overtime available

Cons

Low pay and the pay increase is not enough

Low pay and the pay increase is not enough Read More

February 19, 2022

Reviewed by: Traffic Agent in Brooklyn, NY (Current Employee)

July 27, 2021

Pros

you work with the city and have an opportunity to take promotional exam to become a police officer. pay for vacation 3 weeks per years. easy job

Cons

Long wait to get hire around 15-20 months salary after tax is low if you live in NYC how you can pay your rent.

salary after tax is low if you live in NYC how you can pay your rent. Read More

July 27, 2021

Reviewed by: Agent (Former Employee)

April 14, 2021

Pros

Enjoy the job and benefits. Fun working with kids and interacting with school communities

Cons

Need pay increase and respect from superiors

Need pay increase and respect from superiors Read More

April 14, 2021

Reviewed by: School Safety Agent in Brooklyn, NY (Current Employee)

May 11, 2022

Pros

The NYPD is a large department with plenty of units to move to once elective. The camaraderie is great if you’re a social person

Cons

The pay before year 5.5 years is really bad. Unless you live with your parents, you can’t survive with that salary in NYC

The pay before year 5.5 years is really bad. Read More

May 11, 2022

Reviewed by: Police Officer in New York, NY (Current Employee)

September 22, 2021

Pros

Helping others in need at anytime.

Cons

Pay low for the cost of living in New York.

Pay low for the cost of living in New York. Read More

September 22, 2021

Reviewed by: Rackets Investigator in New York, NY (Current Employee)

June 4, 2023

Pros

1. Pay - Starting base pay is now $ 50,000. Top base pay after 5.5 years, is now $ 101,000. 2. Benefits - Unlimited sick leave, uniform allowance, night shift differential, and holiday pay. 3. Promotional Opportunities - Exams are offered for Sgt, Lt, and Captain.

Cons

1. Quality of Life 2. Forced Overtime 3. A punishment oriented, toxic, and abusive work environment. 4. Incompetent and irresponsible superior officers. 5. Mismanagement and lack of communication between members of all ranks. 6. Substandard equipment from broken printers to inoperable vehicles.

Advice to Management

Any advice that has been given by a great multitude of people over the last several decades, has consistently fallen on deaf and dismissive ears at the upper levels of the department and city officials. With even a great exodus of officers, they will still insist on remaining dishonest and create the illusion that things are going well.

Top base pay after 5.5 years, is now $ 101,000. Read More

June 4, 2023

Reviewed by: Police Officer in New York, NY (Former Employee)

July 18, 2022

Pros

Good to be helpful for kids, keep them safe

Cons

To increase our pay salary.

To increase our pay salary. Read More

July 18, 2022

Reviewed by: School Crossing Guard (Current Employee)

January 5, 2023

Pros

It is an easy job and part-time so there is room for flexibility.

Cons

The salary isn't too great and doesn't improve even though I've been working for 4 years already. The break in the middle is unpaid and annoying when you live far from the posting.

Advice to Management

Increase the salary.

The salary isn't too great and doesn't improve even though I've been working for 4 years already. Read More

January 5, 2023

Reviewed by: School Crossing Guard in Bronx, NY (Current Employee)

March 6, 2023

Pros

Decent salary and Vacation time after 5 and half years . The dental and medical benefits

Cons

Anything that makes sense and is logical will not happen int the department. Chaos, disfunction, irrelevance and non efficiency will all be a part of your workday. The PD needs and intervention. Too many old outdated supervisors…with poor decisions because they are BURNT OUT!! But the reason they are holding on is due to the power they hold while in rank ,paychecks , take home cars … Medical Benefits and Decent pension plans

Advice to Management

Many active Employees with professional backgrounds , talent , skills Masters Degrees, Doctorates, not given job opportunities because they don’t know “ someone “ Review current employees education and prior work skills it should not be about who you know, more like what you know ! Revamp the promotion process; passing a 100 question exam should not deem anyone fit to be a supervisor. There should be a 6 month training on management and EMPATHY!

Decent salary and Vacation time after 5 and half years . Read More

March 6, 2023

Reviewed by: Anonymous in New York, NY (Current Employee)

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