Niagara Falls Police Department 520 Hyde Park Blvd Niagara Falls NY 14302 | |||||||||||||
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Canidates must meet the following requirements: 1. AGE REQUIREMENTS Canidates must be at least 19 years of age on or before the date of the examination to be admitted to the written test. Eligibility for appointment as a Police Officer begins when the candiidate reaches age 20. Candidates who reach their 35th birthday on or before the date of written examination are not qualified except s follows: Candidates may have a perod of military duty or terminal leave up to six (6) years, as defined in Section 243 (10a) fo the Military Law, deducted from their age for the purpose of meeting the age requirement. 2. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Applicants must be a high school graduate or a holder of a high school equivalency diploma issued by an education department of any of the states of the United States or a holder of a comparable diploma issued by any commonwealth, territory or posssession of the United States or by the Canal Zone or a holder of a report from the United States armed forces certifying successful completion of the test of general education development, high schook level and have successfully completed at least 60 credit hours of study at a regionally accredited or New York State registered two or four year college or university of business school at time of appointment. One (1) year of active military duty (enlisted, conscripted or reserves) may be sustituted for thirty (30) hours of sixty (60) credit hours. Non-activated reservists may not substitute reserve time to meet this requirement. 3. DRIVERS LICENSE: Candidates must possess a valid New York State Operator's License at time of appointment and maintain for the duration of employment. 4. CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizenship is required at time of appointment. It is necessary for admission to the examination. 5.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical and Medical Requirements: Candidates must meet the medical and physical fitness requirements as prescribed by the New York State Municipal Civil Service Commission. NOTE: Conviction of a felony will bar, and conviction of a misdemeanor or other offense may bar, examination and appointment. | |||||||||||||
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Police Officer DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work consists primarily of routine patrol tasks in an assigned district during a specific shift with personal responsibility for the maintenance of order, enforcement of laws and ordinances, and the protection of lives and property. The work also involves assisting in the investigation of criminal offenses and apprehension of criminals. There is considerable independent responsibility for the exercise of soud judgment in emergencies. However, ordinary procedures and special assignments are usually carried out under the immediate supervision of a superior officer. The Police Officer performs related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
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