Police Captain

This is an important supervisory law enforcement position in the Police Department of a town or village involving responsibility for the command of a geographic patrol section and its twenty four hour a day police activities or for the supervision and administration of a specialized operational or support services section or division. Work is performed in accordance with New York State Law, local ordinances, and the administrative policies and procedures of the Department. General supervision is received from the Chief of Police. Direct supervision is exercised over sworn police personnel and civilian personnel.

Towns of Gates, Irondequoit and Webster:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class at an agency listed above and must have served continuously for thirty-six (36) months holding the position of Police Sergeant or twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Police Lieutenant immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited. A combination of time served in multiple titles sufficient to meet the maximum period of required service is also qualifying.
Town of Greece:
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class at an agency listed above and must have served continuously for twelve (12) months holding the position of Police Lieutenant immediately preceding the date of the written test. Provisional time served immediately before a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.