Deputy Sheriff/Road Patrol (Examination Date 10/17/2026)

This is the entrance level law enforcement position in the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and includes responsibility for the protection of lives and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, serving as a patrol officer, assisting in the investigation of criminal offenses and apprehension of criminals. Employees in this class are responsible for the efficient performance of duties in a specified area of the County during a designated shift or on a temporary basis assignment to the various functions within the department including investigations of offenses, transport of incarcerated individuals, serve civil processes and court related services. The work is performed under general supervision of a higher-ranking officer with considerable independent responsibility for the exercise of sound judgment in normal work situations and in emergencies. Does related work as required. Typical Qualifications RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Livingston County for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the written test. For full-time appointment, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office requires candidates to be a legal resident of Livingston County at the time of appointment.

1. AGE : Applicants must be at least 20 years old on or before October 17, 2026 to be admitted to the written test. Applicants who reach their 43rd birthday on or before October 17, 2026 are not qualified except as follows* : Applicants may have a period of military duty or terminal leave up to seven years, as defined in Section 243 (10-a) of the Military Law, deducted from their age for purposes of determining whether they meet the age requirement. *Effective September 1, 2025, Section 58.1 (a) of the Civil Service Law requires that applicants not be “more than forty-three years of age as of the date when the applicant takes the written examination...” Applicants who may be impacted by the maximum age requirement and who are requesting an alternate test date (for active military duty, Sabbath observance or for an alternate test date situation which meets the conditions of the agency’s alternate test date policy) are advised to contact the Livingston County Human Resources Department to discuss their request.
2. EDUCATION : Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency diploma. NOTE: For information on how to obtain an equivalency diploma, write to the New York State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS : 1. CURRENT REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 58 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW : Present standards set forth by the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC). Copies of these standards are available for review at the Livingston County Human Resources Department or downloaded at: https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ppa/Standards%20and%20Procedures%20for%20Police%20Officer%20Candidates%209%20NYCRR%20Part%206000.pdf 2. DRIVER’S LICENSE : Candidates must possess a valid New York State Operator's license at time of appointment. 3. CITIZENSHIP : United States Citizenship is required at time of appointment.
4. INVESTIGATIVE SCREENING : As stated in Section 58 of the Civil Service Law, there will be a background investigation conducted in accordance with the standards of the MPTC. Derogatory information will be evaluated and may result in disqualification. All convictions must be reported. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment, depending upon the relationship of the violation or omission to the duties of the position.
5. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION : As stated in Section 58 of the Civil Service Law, you will be required to participate in a psychological evaluation to determine your fitness to perform the essential duties of the position prior to appointment. Failure to meet the standards may result in your offer of employment being rescinded or in your disqualification. An eligible will be called for a psychological assessment as needed to fill existing and anticipated vacancies. 6. MEDICAL EXAM : Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, candidates will be scheduled for a medical exam to evaluate whether they can, with or without reasonable accommodations, perform the essential functions of an entry level Deputy Sheriff/Road Patrol. Important Information about the Professional Policing Act of 2021 Under the provisions of the Professional Policing Act of 2021, New York State Title 9 NYCRR Part 6000 and Title 9 NYCRR Part 6056 were amended to prescribe minimum training, background, and character standards for appointment of persons to police officer positions. Under the provisions of Part 6000 and Part 6056, applicants may be determined to lack good moral character if:
1. You were previously appointed as a police officer in New York State, were removed from said employment for cause, had your training certificate permanently invalidated by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and are listed on their decertification index;(link)
2. You are listed on the National Decertification Index after having been decertified as a police officer in any

Candidates must have been legal residents of Livingston County for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the written test. For full-time appointment, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office requires candidates to be a legal resident of Livingston County at the time of appointment.

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