I figured it’s time to start a dedicated thread for everyone going through the NYSDOCCS hiring process. Whether you just got the call for the academy, you’re already in, or you’re still waiting on your investigator let’s share timelines and experiences.
A few things we’re all trying to figure out:
· Which regions are moving faster right now?
· How long was the wait between the psych evaluation and a follow-up?
· Has anyone been DQ’d, appealed, and later accepted?
· Missing documents? Still waiting on a “path to acceptance”?
· Current COs – how long from application to first day?
Use this format if you want to keep things clear:
Region (Upstate/NYC/WNY/etc):
Applied date:
Psych eval date:
Status (Academy/Waiting/DQ/Reconsideration/Working):
Wait time so far:
Any notes (missing docs, investigator follow-ups, region transfer requests, etc):
I’ll start in the comments. The goal is to help each other understand where NYSDOCCS actually needs people vs. where the process is sitting in molasses. Also hoping to hear from people who got DQ’ed and came back from it that helps with the wait anxiety more than anything.
Let’s make this a positive, useful thread. Venting is fine, but let’s keep it helpful.
Example comment to post right after:
Region: NYC
Applied: 23 March 2026
Psych eval: 9 April 2026
Status: Still waiting, no call yet
Wait time so far: \~ 3 weeks since psych
Notes: did not hear anything yet from my Investigator
Not a mod, but let’s keep this civil. No facility names, no specific psych questions that break confidentiality. Just timelines, regions, and experiences. If you’re working, feel free to say region only no need to name facility.