What Suffolk County PD pays
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Not publishedLateral start
$62,354
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for new officers, upon successful completion of Field Training.
$5,000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of Field Training.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Suffolk County PD
Police Officer
NYContinuous$5,000 bonus$55,304starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Lateral termsCertified Police Officers are awarded 50% credit for years of eligible service.
- ScheduleMorning Shift (A): 0645-1500, Evening Shift (B): 1445-2300, Midnight Shift (C): 2245-0700
- Take-home carYes
- PensionVirginia Retirement System (VRS), Plan 2 or Plan 1
How Suffolk County PD compares nearby
All 103 New York City Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Suffolk County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County PD | Hiring | $55,304 | — | $5,000 | |
| Nissequogue Village PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Ocean Beach Village PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Quogue Village PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Sag Harbor Village PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Shelter Island Town PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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