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City of Schenectady Police Department Recruitment

Exam Announcement:	August 30, 2010
Filing Deadline:	October 5, 2010
Exam Date:	November 13, 2010

Recruitment Events:

Thursday, September 9	College of St. Rose
Saturday, September 15	SUNY Albany
Friday, September 17	Siena College
Monday, September 20	Union College
Wednesday, September 22	HVCC
Thursday, September 23	FMCC
Thursday, September 30	CGCC

Additional Information :

Understanding the Appointment Process for Police Officers
This guide provides references pertaining to the legal requirements for making appointments to competitive police officer positions and outlines the requirements, procedures and practices to be followed in making competitive class police officer appointments. It is intended to be a resource for municipal civil service agencies and the law enforcement agencies within their jurisdictions.

Medical and Fitness Standards and procedures
The physical fitness screening test provies candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their physical ability to perform the duties of the position at the time of appointment (read more)

Physical Agility component for Correction Officer Candidates
Schenectady County Sheriff Department
The test will consist of four elements, which are essential for the satisfactory performance of the duties of a Correction Officer. A candidate must satisfactorily complete each element of the test in order to successfully complete the test. Candidates will be allowed one retest per calendar year

Sample Officer Exam Guide
Sample Correction Officer Exam Guide

Sample Schenectady County Exam Announcements
Correction Officer
Police Officer
Patrol Officer (Sheriff)

Other Resources:
City of Schenectady Police Officer Benefits
New York State Police

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Affirmative Action Office

Affirmative Action Office
County Office Building
2nd Floor
620 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 388-4233
ext. 4171 or ext. 4168
Fax: (518) 388-4235

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Miriam Cajuste
Affirmative Action
Manager