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The currently listed public safety and corrections civil service exams on the agency boards we read, with deadlines, exam dates, salaries and links to the official notices.

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TitleAgencyExam no.TypeDeadlineExam dateSalary
Correction OfficerClosing soonNew York City7302Open competitive$56,838 - $109,352
Correction OfficerClosing soonWayne County202600131Open competitivenot published$0.00 Hourly
Clinical Site Administrator (Correctional Health)Erie County60061110Open competitiveStarting annual salary: $100,271
Correctional Facility Food Administrator 2New York State21-031020Open competitive$81,642
Correctional Facility Food Administrator 2New York State31-558020Promotional$81,642
Regional Coordinator Correctional Food ServicesNew York State31-565020Promotional$90,678
Clinical Site Administrator (Correctional Health)Erie County70030260PromotionalStarting annual salary: $100,271
Correction OfficerJefferson County60071-810Open competitive$27.52 - $35.14/hr.
Correction OfficerOneida County60-052390 DEC26Open competitive$58,000 Oneida County Government
Correction OfficerOntario County60056-250Open competitiveOntario County 2026 starting salary: $59,841.60 ($28.77/hr).
Deputy Sheriff (Custody) T & E (December 2026)Cayuga CountyOC#60074-470Open competitive–
Emergency Medical Specialist - EMTNew York City7131Open competitivenot published$39,386
Emergency Medical Specialist TraineeNew York City7032Open competitivenot published$36,330
Firefighter-AmendedJefferson County60068-520Open competitive$23.00 - $25.00/hr.
Firefighter (City) OcSchenectady County60070-250Open competitive–
Firefighter (Trainee) (City) OcSchenectady County60070-260Open competitive–
Firefighter EMT - Trainee (Scotia) OcSchenectady County60070-300Open competitive–
Firefighter Paramedic - Trainee (Nfd#1) OcSchenectady County60070-280Open competitive–
Firefighter-Emt (Scotia) OcSchenectady County60070-290Open competitive–
Firefighter-Paramedic (Nfd#1) OcSchenectady County60070-270Open competitive–
FirefighterCity of Yonkers120Open competitivenot published–
FirefighterCity of Cohoes60071330Open competitive–
FirefighterOntario County60072-180Open competitiveCity of Geneva 2027 salary range: $63,653 - $85,607/yr.
Police OfficerSuffolk County5002Open competitive$54,122
Police Officer (Spanish Speaking)Suffolk County5006Open competitive$54,122
Correction SergeantSchuyler County70037950Promotionalnot published–
Correction OfficerOrleans Countycorrection-officerOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
Correction SergeantHerkimer Countycorrection-sergeantOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
FirefighterChemung County20848Open competitivenot publishednot published–
Firefighter EMTOrleans Countyfirefighter-emtOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
Firefighter ParamedicOrleans Countyfirefighter-paramedicOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
Firefighter ParamedicWarren Countyfirefighter-paramedic-pdfOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
Firefighter Paramedic TraineeWarren Countyfirefighter-paramedic-trainee-pdfOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
Police CaptainHerkimer Countypolice-captainOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
FirefighterContinuous recruitmentCity of Ithaca60072970Continuousnot published$51,855 (2026 non-EMT rate)
Correction OfficerContinuous recruitmentBroome Countycorrection-officerContinuousnot publishednot published–
Correction OfficerContinuous recruitmentChemung County17504Continuousnot publishednot published–
Correction OfficerContinuous recruitmentFranklin County60-051310Continuousnot publishednot published–
Correction OfficerContinuous recruitmentOrange County60048720Continuousnot publishednot published$45,731
Correction OfficerContinuous recruitmentSeneca CountyCR 00000017Continuousnot publishednot published$25.08/per hour 2026 rate
Correction OfficerContinuous recruitmentSteuben County889Continuousnot publishednot published–
Correction Officer (Part-Time)Continuous recruitmentCattaraugus Countycorrection-officer-part-timeContinuousnot publishednot published–
Deputy Sheriff (Part-Time)Continuous recruitmentChautauqua Countydeputy-sheriff-part-time-openContinuousnot publishednot published–
Deputy Sheriff/Police OfficerContinuous recruitmentChemung County17553Continuousnot publishednot published–
Emergency Medical TechnicianContinuous recruitmentNiagara CountyCR-EMTContinuousnot publishednot published–
Emergency Medical TechnicianContinuous recruitmentOrange County002Continuousnot publishednot published–
Emergency Medical TechnicianContinuous recruitmentTompkins County10117Continuousnot publishednot published–
Emergency Medical TechnicianContinuous recruitmentUlster CountyH1Continuousnot publishednot publishedSalary attachment for Health Care Professions is available at the Ulster County Personnel Department.
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)Continuous recruitmentWestchester County06-100Continuousnot publishednot publishedVaries
Emergency Medical Technician - BasicContinuous recruitmentSuffolk County2670Continuousnot publishednot published$37,000 - $60,000
Emergency Medical Technician - Critical CareContinuous recruitmentSuffolk County2673Continuousnot publishednot published$37,000 - $60,000
Emergency Medical Technician - ParamedicContinuous recruitmentSuffolk County2674Continuousnot publishednot published$37,000 - $60,000
Emergency Medical Technician - Part TimeContinuous recruitmentTompkins County10118Continuousnot publishednot published–
Emergency Medical Technician - Town/Village (Training & Experience Examination)Continuous recruitmentLivingston CountyCR#27600000Continuousnot publishednot published$25.00 Hourly
ParamedicContinuous recruitmentAlbany County50012Continuousnot publishednot publishedVaries by location.
ParamedicContinuous recruitmentOrange County61890000Continuousnot publishednot publishedVaries
ParamedicContinuous recruitmentTompkins County10112Continuousnot publishednot published–
ParamedicContinuous recruitmentUlster CountyH24Continuousnot publishednot publishedSalary attachment for Health Care Professions is available at the Ulster County Personnel Department.
ParamedicContinuous recruitmentWayne County202600045Continuousnot publishednot published$32.48 - $39.48 Hourly
Paramedic (Local)Continuous recruitmentWestchester County19-001Continuousnot publishednot publishedVaries
Paramedic (Local)Continuous recruitmentWestchester County91-136Continuousnot publishednot publishedVaries
Paramedic - Part-timeContinuous recruitmentTompkins County10114Continuousnot publishednot published–
Paramedic - Town/Village (Training & Experience Examination)Continuous recruitmentLivingston CountyCR#62700000Continuousnot publishednot published$30.00 Hourly
Paramedic SupervisorContinuous recruitmentWestchester County06-301Continuousnot publishednot publishedVaries

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TitleAgencyExam no.TypeDeadlineExam dateSalaryLast listed
Chief Public Safety OfficerTown of Hempstead70-022970Open competitive–
Deputy Sheriff - JailorMonroe CountyOC-60070370Open competitive$59,777 - $82,326 annually (Monroe County Office of the Sheriff) Description of Duties
Deputy Sheriff Jailor - CorporalMonroe CountyP-70028890PromotionalDSA Salary Group 65 Agency/Dept.: Monroe County Office of th
Deputy Sheriff Jailor - SergeantMonroe CountyP-70028900PromotionalDSA Salary Group 66 Agency/Dept.: Monroe County Office of th
Police LieutenantMonroe CountyP-70032830PromotionalVaries with other agencies Agency/Dept.: Towns of Brighton, Gates,
Police CaptainMonroe CountyP-70036070PromotionalVaries with other agencies Agency/Dept.: Towns of Gates, Greece, Ir
Police Communications TechnicianNew York City7307Open competitive$51,790
Police OfficerNew York City7314Open competitive$55,942 - $109,352
Police CaptainNew Jerseyeia-police-captain-2026-06-01Promotionalnot published–
Police ChiefNew Jerseyeia-police-chief-2026-02-01Promotionalnot published–
Police ChiefNew Jerseyeia-police-chief-2026-08-01Promotionalnot published–
Police Deputy ChiefNew Jerseyeia-police-deputy-chief-2026-02-01Promotionalnot published–
Police Deputy ChiefNew Jerseyeia-police-deputy-chief-2026-08-01Promotionalnot published–
Police InspectorNew Jerseyeia-police-inspector-2026-02-01Promotionalnot published–
Police InspectorNew Jerseyeia-police-inspector-2026-08-01Promotionalnot published–
Police LieutenantNew Jerseyeia-police-lieutenant-2026-06-01Promotionalnot published–
Police SergeantNew Jerseyeia-police-sergeant-2026-10-01Promotionalnot published–
Correction OfficerOtsego County60055060Open competitive$53,265 - $65,832
Police AideNew JerseyM1072HOpen competitivenot published$30,000.00 Per Year
Correction Officer - CrNiagara CountyCOR 20261101Open competitive–
Deputy Sheriff/Police OfficerEssex County60-070240Open competitive–
Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol/Police OfficerMonroe CountyOC-60068740Open competitiveVaries with other agencies Description of Duties
Police Officer / Deputy SheriffTompkins County60070710Continuous–
Deputy SheriffOrleans Countydeputy-sheriffOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
Police OfficerOrleans Countypolice-officerOpen competitivenot publishednot published–
Correction SergeantSt. Lawrence County70037-270PromotionalThe current salary is $72,604 - $77,847
Correction CorporalSt. Lawrence County70037-280PromotionalThe current salary is $53,622 - $74,222
Correction Officer (Spanish Spk); Deputy Sheriff - Officer (Spanish Spk)Erie County60071630Open competitiveStarting annual salary: $58,727 - $64,944
Correction Officer and Deputy Sheriff - OfficerErie County60071640Open competitiveStarting annual pay: $58,727 - $64,944
Correction Officer (Sch. County Jail) Oc T&ESchenectady County60072-380Open competitive–
Correction Officer (Spanish Speaking) (Sch. County Jail) Oc T&ESchenectady County60072-390Open competitive–
Chief Deputy SheriffSeneca County70039570PromotionalSalary range: $76,036-$100,839/annually.
Deputy Sheriff Corporal (Custody)Cayuga CountyPPM#70038-820Promotional–
Deputy Sheriff Sergeant (Custody)Cayuga CountyPPM#70038-830Promotional–
Police Lieutenant (City of Canandaigua)Ontario County60071-920Open competitiveCity of Canandaigua 2026 salary range: $104,472/yr - $114,846/yr.
Police Lieutenant (Promotional for City of Canandaigua)Ontario County70031-670Open competitiveCity of Canandaigua 2026 salary range: $104,472/yr - $114,846/yr.
Police LieutenantSeneca County70031870PromotionalStarting salary set by contract in all jurisdictions.
Deputy Sheriff - CaptainUlster County70032540PromotionalThe 2027 starting salary is currently listed at $65.34 per hour.
Deputy Sheriff LieutenantYates County70023240Promotional–
Correction SergeantYates County70036520Promotional–
Correction Officer SergeantFranklin County70-038840Promotional–
Police Lieutenant, Village of Great Neck EstatesNassau County70029660-GPromotional$225,000- $300,000
Correction SergeantOtsego County60062640Open competitive$59,657 - $73,732
Correction SergeantOtsego County70031270Promotional$59,657 - $73,732
Correctional SergeantRensselaer County70031030Promotional$84,975.00 GRADE: N/A
Senior Correction OfficerWashington County1017Promotionalnot published–
Correctional Facility Food Administrator 2New York Statetentative-correctional-facility-food-administrator-2-2026-12-19Open competitivenot published–
Lieutenant (Police)Suffolk County5004PPromotional$222,464
Captain (Police)Suffolk County5005PPromotional$238,984
Lieutenant (Police: Towns & Villages)Suffolk County5008PPromotional$222,464
Captain (Police: Towns & Villages)Suffolk County5009PPromotional$238,984
Police LieutenantWarren Countypolice-lieutenant-pdfPromotionalnot publishednot published–
Correction OfficerDutchess County60069180Open competitive$62,986 – Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Division
Police Captain (Town of Lewiston)Niagara County202610PromotionalNo 70030060 Promotional Examination Salary Range: $82,472 - $86,382 / YEAR
Police Captain (Town of Niagara)Niagara County202611Promotional–
Police OfficerNew York City7313Open competitive$55,942 - $109,352
Correction Officer - CorporalOswego County70037220Promotional$29.62 per hour.
Correction Officer - SergeantOswego County70037290Promotional$32.59 per hour.
Deputy Sheriff LieutenantSchuyler County70035090Promotional–
Police CaptainSteuben County929Promotionalnot published–
Deputy SheriffChenango County60071930Open competitive–
Police OfficerCortland County60066-510Open competitivenot published–
County Police Officer (Deputy Sheriff)Cortland County60066-520Open competitivenot published–
Deputy Sheriff - CriminalErie County70029060PromotionalStarting annual salary: $69,274
County Police Officer/Police OfficerOntario County60070-850Open competitiveOntario County 2026 starting salary: Training Rate of Pay $28.18 hr.
Deputy Sheriff/Police OfficerWayne County202600081Open competitive–
Deputy Sheriff/Road Patrol (Examination Date 10/17/2026)Livingston CountyOC#60070170Open competitivenot published$32.60 - $40.10 Hourly
Deputy Sheriff (October 2026)Cayuga CountyOC#60070-510Open competitive–
Correction CorporalNassau County70028310Promotional$53,089 - $124,346 (under the current collective bargaining agreement)
Correction SergeantNassau County70028320Promotional$57,998 - $135,849 (under the current collective bargaining agreement)
Police Lieutenant, Village of LynbrookNassau County70029660-APromotional$209,586 - $249,600
Police Lieutenant, Village of Floral ParkNassau County70029660-BPromotional$200,174 - $241,116
Police Lieutenant, Village of Garden CityNassau County70029660-CPromotional$230,899 - $272,222
Police Lieutenant, Village of FreeportNassau County70029660-DPromotional$227,686 - $249,611
Police Lieutenant, Village of HempsteadNassau County70029660-EPromotional$198,101 - $250,823
Police Lieutenant, Village of MalverneNassau County70029660-FPromotional$222,000 - $264,000
Police CaptainNassau County70035420Promotional$204,600
Correction OfficerOswego County60053890Open competitive$27.63 per hour.
Correctional Staff Deployment SpecialistNew York State31-550020Promotional$86,773
Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer - Extended DeadlineTioga County60069460Open competitive–

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