Christie M. Farriella for New York Daily News

Graduates from the New York City Police Department Academy toss their hats into the air after a recent ceremony at St. John’s University. Applications for a number of  city jobs, including police officer, are available now.

Interested in Working in New York City Five Boroughs? - Click on 'Civil Service Exams.'

Things to know before applying for a civil service job 

City releases annual list of upcoming city job exams

It’s July, which means the city has released its annual list of upcoming city job exams.

That’s good news if you are interested in applying for a civil service job with the city of New York.

The list is extensive and includes everything from police officer and traffic enforcement agent to clerk and mechanical engineer.

But there are a few things to keep in mind before you start job hunting.

Most positions require applicants to take an exam as well as provide educational and work-related experience. Make sure you read the notice of exam carefully and save all your paperwork.

Many of the tests can now be taken at the computerized testing centers.

And you will probably have to pay a fee to take a test, although military veterans can request a waiver.

Most importantly, remember that it can be a slow process from application to exam to list to hiring.

The city seems to have a perpetual hiring freeze that is lifted for public safety positions. But there are other vital positions that need to be replaced.

Once you make a list, there is no guarantee you will be hired.

Read more to learn of the exam applications with upcoming filing deadlines - click HERE.

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Ex-Offender Helps Build Careers by Giving Felons Work

Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma

Lonnie Hunt takes a break on a job site to place an employment ad for two additional workers. Hunt, an ex-felon who received construction training in prison, often hires other ex-offenders to help give their careers a start.

Hiring former inmates isn’t a priority, or an option, for many Oklahoma business owners. But Lonnie Hunt says felons are often better workers than those who’ve never been behind bars.

Hunt should know — He’s been to prison. And now he does the hiring.