Proofreader

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) is responsible for preventing, investigating, and addressing employment discrimination and harassment within the Department, leading policy and training initiatives on pregnancy accommodations, facial hair policies, religious head coverings, and transgender inclusion guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review and proofread printed and electronic communications to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, tone, formatting, and presentation
• Ensure all content complies with formatting requirements and organizational standards
• Annotate, track, and document edits using tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word
• Collaborate with team members to support document review processes through internal systems and platforms

Requirements

• Proof of graduation from an accredited law school must be shown prior to hire
• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar
• New York City residency is not required for this position

Preferred Skills

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills, with a strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Editing and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Functional working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for the employee and their spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Pension plan
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs (Deferred Compensation, IRA, flexible spending account)

Pay

$72,510.00 – $88,040.00