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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has immediate openings for Timekeepers to complete payroll within the Central Timekeeping Unit. In this position, the Timekeepers will be responsible for managing and processing employee time and attendance records, including overtime and leave requests, using CityTime and related systems. The role involves reviewing and correcting timekeeping errors, assisting employees with CityTime-related inquiries, and ensuring compliance with departmental and contractual timekeeping policies. The Timekeepers will also generate payroll reports, and handle various administrative tasks to support the department’s payroll and attendance functions.
- Process employee time and leave in CityTime in accordance with City and Agency policies to ensure full compliance.
- Monitor and review weekly timesheets; identify discrepancies, take corrective action, and re-approve as needed.
- Approve pay and leave events, create and assign employee schedules, and override schedules when necessary.
- Review and approve overtime in accordance with applicable policies and agreements.
- Monitor employee leave balances and process leave without pay when required.
- Ensure new hires, transfers, and separations are accurately reflected in the CityTime system.
- Run and analyze system reports related to time and pay activity; implement corrective actions as needed.
- Handle and monitor Absence and Tardiness guidelines for the command.
- Maintain accurate records and files for all assigned employees.
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Minimum Qualifications
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and
(a) One year of full-time satisfactory experience performing clerical, word processing or data entry duties; or
(b) One year of full-time satisfactory experience in public contact work requiring the obtaining and recording of information from persons; or
(c) Completion of 30 semester credits from an accredited college; or
(d) Two years of active military duty; or
2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 1(a), 1(b), 1(c), or 1(d) above.
However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Skills Requirement (title spec)
Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute.
Preferred Skills
- Timekeeping experience and knowledge in payroll concepts.
- Knowledge of the City’s Time and leave policies, including leave regulations.
- Experience with CityTime
- Strong communication including writing and verbal skills
- Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.