Police Officer 60058900

County of Erie • Various locations (see announcement), NY

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The work involves patrolling highways or streets for the purpose of preventing crime, arresting violators of the law, protecting life and property, controlling traffic and maintaining law and order. This position involves responsibility for the protection of lives and property and the enforcement of all laws and ordinances. Work consists primarily of routine patrol tasks, however, independent exercise of sound judgment is necessary in emergency situations. The incumbent works under the general supervision of a higher-ranking officer for assignments and reports. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
• Completion of a minimum of sixty semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university at time of appointment; OR Completion of a minimum of thirty semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and completion of one year of active duty military service at time of appointment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Candidates must be a United States Citizen
• Candidates must be an Erie County Resident at time of appointment
• Candidates must be a resident of the Town or Village where he or she is appointed per Public Officers Law at time of appointment
• Candidates must be not less than 19 years of age on or before October 17, 2026
• Candidates who reach their 43rd birthday before the date of the written examination are NOT eligible except for periods of military duty or terminal leave up to seven years
• Possess a valid New York State Driver's License at time of appointment and maintenance throughout period of employment
• Must have visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 in each eye uncorrected
• Must otherwise satisfy the medical and physical fitness standards prescribed by the New York Municipal Police Training Council
• Applicants will be subject to an extensive pre-employment background investigation and psychological evaluation
• Candidates must pass the psychological evaluation
• Candidates who pass the written test will be required to pass a qualifying physical agility and medical test
• Must pass a qualifying physical agility and medical test

Nice To Haves

• Preference MAY be given to successful candidates who have been residents of the municipality in which the appointment is to be made for one month preceding the date of the certification of the eligible list and who are residents of the municipality at the time of appointment.
• Non-residents may be required to become a resident of the appointing municipality if local law so states.
• Preference MAY be given to candidates with residency, as provided for in Section 23.4 (a) of the NYS Civil Service Law and Rule VII of the Erie County Rules for the Classified Service.

Responsibilities

• Patrols highways or streets, or a specific area on foot, in a radio cruising car or on a motorcycle
• Investigates suspicious activities and apprehends and arrests criminals, disordered, vagrants or other persons menacing the general public
• Gathers evidence and assists in the prosecution of such persons in court
• Serves as a motorcycle patrol officer and arrests violators of traffic regulations or other laws
• Investigates automotive accidents and submits reports in detail
• Checks doors and windows of unoccupied business and residence properties
• Escorts incarcerated individuals to jail and court
• Investigates reports of and searches for missing persons and stolen cars and property
• Directs traffic and marks cars for overtime parking
• Broadcasts radio messages and send teletype messages
• Makes daily reports

Benefits

• Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 10 and 5 points, respectively added to their earned scores if successful on the OPEN examination.
• CHILDREN and SIBLINGS OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree