Below are current employment opportunities in the Westchester County Department of Public Safety.
Police Officer Examinations
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers the police officer examination used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Safety, the cities of Peekskill and Rye, and the towns and villages within the county. The cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers each hold their own separate examinations.
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers the Police Officer examination used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Safety Services, the cities of Peekskill and Rye and the towns and villages within the county. The examination for Police Officer was last held in 2021. This exam is generally held every three to four years.
The position of police officer is considered to be a public officer and must meet all applicable provisions of the New York State Public Officers Law. Minimum standards for police officer are established in accordance with Section 58 of the New York State Civil Service Law and the New York State Public Officers Law.
Read more about the basic requirements to become a police officer in the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.