Licensed Barber

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 New York City Department of Correction has an opening for a Licensed Barber. Under general supervision the qualified candidate will be responsible for:

•Providing haircutting and hairdressing services for incarcerated individuals within the facilities; •The candidate recruited will provide standard barber services for incarcerated

individuals to include shampooing and styling hair;

•Maintaining inventory and control of barbershop tools; •Requisitioning necessary supplies for the barbershop;

•Instructing and supervising incarcerated individuals assigned to the institutional barbershop in

all aspects of haircutting and other standard barbering services; •Maintaining the barbershop and haircutting equipment in a sanitary and sterile condition; •Support operations at other commands when needed.

Possession of a valid New York State License for the practice of barbering or cosmetology is required.

Qualification Requirements

Possession of a valid New York State License for the practice of barbering or cosmetology.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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.