Department of Civil Service

Starting Salary

Varies by Municipal Agency

Please note that this examination will generate a supplementary and optional eligible list for police departments and sheriff's offices to use if their local eligible list becomes exhausted. Local examinations are also being held on the same date. A list of all local examinations is available here . If you are interested in a local examination, please apply through the local civil service agency offering the examination.

Where the Positions are Located

Appointments to positions in municipal police departments and sheriff's offices will be made from this eligible list if this list is requested by a local agency.

Duties

Municipal Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs enforce all New York State and local laws. Municipal Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs are charged with full police officer powers under Criminal Procedure Law, Section 1.20(34)(s) and are responsible for the performance of the full range of professional police duties. Municipal Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs assist other Local, State and Federal police officers with investigations and may collect evidence, question witnesses, or testify in court in connection with alleged criminal actions. Municipal Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs are actively involved in their communities and activities including educating community members on such topics as personal safety, risk awareness, crime prevention, alcohol awareness, sexual assault prevention and other community safety issues.

Additional Requirements for Appointment

You must meet the below requirements to be appointed and for continued employment.

Agility: A physical agility performance test consisting of a distance run, sit-ups, and push-ups must be successfully completed. The physical agility standards and details may be obtained at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/local/

Appropriate Eligible List: This examination is being held pursuant to section 23(4) of the Civil Service Law which provides that a municipal commission, in the absence of an eligible list of its own, may request the state civil service department to furnish it with the names of persons on an appropriate eligible list established by the department. This eligible list will only be certified if the local eligible list is exhausted and a request for this eligible list is made by a local government agency.

Background Investigation: Due to the nature of these positions, there is a background investigation, including, but not limited to: education, military, employment, credit, drug use and criminal records. Applicants must authorize access to these records. This investigation may include interviews of family, neighbors, associates, and others. Derogatory information will be evaluated and may result in disqualification. A complete background check will be required, including a fingerprint check with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and the FBI. You may be responsible for payment of the required fees. All convictions must be reported. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment, depending upon the relationship of the violation or omission to the duties of the position.

Driver's License Requirement: You must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.

Drug Testing: Prior to appointment, you may be required to participate in a drug-screening test and may be responsible for payment of the clinical lab fee. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. Probationary employees may be subject to periodic, unannounced drug testing for the purpose of determining whether they have used a substance in violation on the Random Drug Testing program. Refusals can subject the employee to disciplinary action and may lead to dismissal. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title. Cannabis use may be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.

Firearms: Appointees must successfully complete an assigned firearms training and annual re-qualification and display continued proficiency. Denial or loss of a firearm permit may result in removal from employment in this position.

Physical/Medical: An evaluation of your physical and medical condition will be performed by the municipal civil service agency to ensure that you are able to perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical/medical standards include but are not limited to height and weight, speech, vision, hearing, cardiovascular, respiratory system, and neurological health requirements. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/local/ a medical examination is required prior to appointment, and you may be responsible for payment of the clinical laboratory test fee.

Psychological Evaluation: You may be required to participate in a psychological evaluation to determine your fitness to perform the essential duties of the position prior to appointment as provided by the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) regulations available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/local/

Public Officers Status: Appointees are considered public officers under state law. You must be a resident of New York State and at least 20 years old at the time of appointment. You cannot have passed your 35th birth date on the date of the written test. To meet the age requirement for the written test, you can subtract time spent on military duty or on terminal leave, not exceeding a total of seven years, from your age. (Example: You will be 37 years old on the test date and you've had 3 years of military duty. 37 - 3 = an eligible age of 34 for the purpose of this test.)

Tattoo Policy: Eligibles must comply with the tattoo policy of the municipal police agency to which they are seeking appointment. This policy may require members to always present a neat and professional appearance which may require that tattoos, brands, body piercings and other body art shall not be visible while a member is in uniform or other business attire.

Training: Within one year of initial appointment, you must successfully complete a designated police basic training course to be certified as a police officer and retained in this position. The position is subject to a probationary period as provided by the municipal civil service agency's rules.

United State Citizenship and New York State Residency: Although not required for taking the test, you must be a citizen of the United States at the time of appointment. If appointed, you must also possess and maintain New York State residency pursuant to the Public Officers Law.

If you are interested in an examination for these positions within a local town, county or city, visit our Local Police/Deputy Sherrif Examination page , there you can go directly the municipal's website and apply for their exam.

Issued 7/12/2024