Age
Minimum age, 19 years on the date of the written test; Eligibility for appointment as a Police Officer age 20; Maximum age, 34 years Applicants that reach their 35th on or before the test date are not eligible to take the exam. (Applicants with active military duty, as defined in Section 243 (10-a) of the New York State Military Law, may deduct up to six years from their age to meet the maximum age requirement).

Education
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Department of Education, by the date of appointment. (No college required)

License Requirement
Possession of a valid New York State operator’s or chauffeur’s license at the time of appointment.

Written Examination
Candidates who attain a reachable passing grade will have to pass the following qualifying tests and evaluations: Medical, Personality Assessment, Polygraph, Extensive Background Check & Physical Fitness Screening.

Citizenship
Candidate must be a NY State resident and a US citizen at time of appointment.

SALARY
Starting salary $42,000* annually.  After five (5) years of service, the base salary is $108,608*
*Under 2010 labor agreement


BENEFITS
Full salary and benefits during entire training period.

Night shift payments.

All uniforms and equipment are supplied by the Department.

Yearly uniform cleaning allotment

Paid family dental, optical and medical plans.

Thirteen (13) paid holidays.

Fifteen (15) paid vacation days first year of service, increasing to twenty-seven (27) days after five (5) years of service

Thirteen (13) sick days first year of service, increasing to twenty-six (26) days after the first three (3) years of service; Unused sick days are cumulative

Three (3) paid personal days first year of service, increasing to five (5) days after three (3) years of service.

*Non-contributory pension plan. Members are eligible for retirement after twenty (20) years of service at 50% of three (3) year final average salary. Vested retirement plan after five (5) years.

(*Non –contributory pension plan subject to change as per New York State Pension Plan)