SALARY
Starting salary will be announced upon settlement of new contract.  With five (5) years of service, the base salary is $97,958*.
(*This figure is subject to change upon the settlement of new contract.)  These figures do not include paid benefits.

BENEFITS
Full salary and benefits during entire training period.

Paid family dental, optical and medical plans.

Longevity pay increments begin after five (5) years of service.

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

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

* Under 2007 labor agreement

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

Night shift payments.

All officers receive thirteen (13) paid holidays.

All uniforms and equipment are supplied by the Department. A yearly uniform cleaning allotment is provided to each officer.

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.

Promotions to the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain are through competitive Civil Service Examination. Positions above the rank of Captain are appointed by the Commissioner of Police.

Age
Minimum age, 19 years on the date of the written test. Age 20 prior to appointment. Maximum age, 34 years on date of the written test (active military duty up to six years deducted from age).

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.

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 passing grade may be called for the following qualifying tests and evaluations: Medical, Psychological, Education Physical Fitness Screening.

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