Westchester County will be holding police officer civil service examinations for the first time in four years. Tests for Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) will be given on May 3 or May 4. The deadline to file to take the exams is Feb. 24.
County Executive Ken Jenkins said the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Human Resources will be sharing information with a variety of organizations to help ensure a diverse pool of applicants. These include community-based groups, houses of worship, non-profit agencies, local colleges, libraries and employment centers.
Jenkins said, “The ongoing effort to increase diversity in our police departments begins with ensuring that a diverse applicant pool takes these exams. Police departments are more effective when they reflect the communities they serve. My dad was a police officer and I know from his experience how rewarding this career can be.”
The exams, to be administered by the Department of Human Resources, will result in a list of eligible police officer candidates for the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, the cities of Rye and Peekskill, and all towns and villages in the County.
Among the requirements to take the test
· All candidates must be a legal resident of Westchester County at the time of their test and for at least one month prior to it. Candidates will be required to submit proof of residency when requested. Candidates who cannot provide proof of Westchester County residency will be disqualified
· Applicants must not have reached their 35th birthday by their test date; exceptions are made for persons with military service;
· A high school diploma or equivalent is required;
· U.S. citizenship is required to be appointed as a police officer. It is not required to take the civil service exam.
The exam applications and more details about requirements are available at www.westchestergov.com/hr. A link to a study guide can also be found in the exam announcements.
Westchester County only accepts applications for civil service exams online. Candidates can apply through the website or by scanning the QR code in the exam announcement.Applicants seeking to take both Examination # 60-012780, Police Officer, and examination # 60-012790, Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) must submit a separate application and application fee for each examination number. That is the only way to appear on both eligible lists resulting from these examinations.
Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, candidates may be assigned to take their test either Saturday, May 3, 2025, or Sunday, May 4, 2025.
