Police Officer (Spanish Speaking)

POLICE OFFICER (SPANISH SPEAKING) CIVIL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service · LAST FILING DATE: APRIL 1, 2027 · WRITTEN TEST DATE: JUNE 5, 2027 · COUNTY ANNUAL SALARY $54,122 · (Salary at top step $177,079) · SALARIES VARY BY JURISDICTION APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE and FEE WAIVER The application processing fee is $125. Application may be made via the internet at www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service. Payment must be made by VISA or MasterCard credit card and there will be an additional convenience fee of $1.95. An acknowledgement of receipt of application will be sent to all internet applicants via e-mail. The application processing fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. For applicants who wish to take both the Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) examinations, the $125 application processing fee will be applied to both examinations. Candidates who apply for Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) will also automatically be included in the examination for Police Officer without further application or fee. The application processing fee may be waived for Suffolk County residents who are veterans, active duty military, members of the reserves or National Guard, auxiliary police, members in good standing of a local fire district or ambulance company, volunteer CERT members, members of the Suffolk County Police Explorers program, members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Explorers program and members of a Volunteer Fire Department or Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Agency Explorers program. The fee may also be waived if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household and for recipients of Medicaid, SSI, Public Assistance or those in a training program under the Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act administered by a state or local social service agency. All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a “Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification” form and submit it with your application. The waiver application is available on our website under “Online Forms,” or when you apply online. VACANCIES The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill present and future vacancies in the Suffolk County Police Department and in the Towns and Villages within Suffolk County. PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL UPDATES DUTIES The work involves enforcing municipal and state laws governing a political unit to protect the lives, property and legal rights of the public. The Police Officer patrols a designated area to assist in emergencies and to apprehend or issue summonses to lawbreakers. The work is performed in accordance with departmental regulations under the supervision of a superior officer and is subject to review through submission of oral and written reports. Performs related work as required. SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION The written test for Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) will be the same test in English. The test will use the multiple choice format and will assess the candidates’ cognitive abilities, work styles and background information. The results of the written test will be zone scored. CANDIDATES MUST RESPOND TRUTHFULLY TO ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS TEST. A CANDIDATE WHO RESPONDS FALSELY TO QUESTIONS HAS COMMITTED FRAUD ON THE EXAMINATION. ACCORDING TO SECTION 50 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW, A CANDIDATE WHO COMMITS FRAUD ON AN EXAMINATION IS SUBJECT TO THE PENALTY OF DISQUALIFICATION. A Candidate Preparation Guide and an on-line Candidate Tutorial will be posted on the following website link: https://ps-apps.psionline.com/candidateresources beginning on or about April 3, 2027, and will remain available until June 5, 2027. An Access Code will be necessary for candidates to access the site. The Access Code will be sent to candidates when they apply. The Access Code will be available for online filers at the candidate’s Suffolk County exam e-filing online account. All applicants are advised to review the contents before appearing for the written test. Candidates who pass the written test will be called for the following qualifying tests and evaluations as the needs of the service require: Comprehensive Medical Evaluation: Candidates will be required to meet the medical standards (on page 4) for Police Officer and/or Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) prescribed by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council and by Suffolk County. Psychological/Personality Evaluation: This evaluation will consist of written tests and an interview designed to assess the suitability of the candidate’s personality for the position of Police Officer and/or Police Office (Spanish Speaking). Physical Fitness Screening Test: Candidates will be required to meet the qualifying fitness screening test standards for Police Officer and/or Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) as prescribed by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC). Current standards are on page 5. New York State MPTC reserves the right to amend these standards. Spanish Language Proficiency Test: The Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) examination will also consist of a qualifying Spanish oral language proficiency test at a level appropriate to the duties of the position. Candidates who fail the Spanish language test may still be considered for Police Officer vacancies. In addition to the above noted tests a background investigation including a polygraph test may be conducted on all applicants. The medical, psychological/personality and physical fitness standards are subject to change without notice to candidates. Failure or failure to appear as scheduled for any of these tests or evaluations will result in the elimination of a candidate’s application from further consideration for purposes of this competition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation f