Police Lieutenant (City of Canandaigua)

The work involves responsibility for the supervision of a major function or activity in the Police Department. Incumbents are responsible for assigning duties to subordinate officers, evaluating their performance, and instructing them on new or revised law enforcement procedures, policies and methods. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Chief with wide leeway permitted for the use of independent judgement in carrying out assignments. Supervision is exercised over all lower ranking police personnel. Does related work as required. Background Investigation: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investigation and psychological evaluation to determine suitability for appointment. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions or other offenses are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification. Applicants will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required. Special Requirement for Appointment in School Districts or BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a School District or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.

On or before the examination date, November 7, 2026, to be eligible for this examination, applicant must meet the following minimum qualifications: Two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, in a 1 st -line supervisory police officer capacity which the appointment to involved successful completion of the Municipal Police Training Council's Police Officer Training Course. Special Requirement - For Appointment: Possession of a valid New York State Operator's license at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position. Anticipated Eligibility - Experience: Applicants who lack thirty days, or less, of meeting the minimum qualifications by the date of the examination will be admitted conditionally to the examination. However, proof of the additional days’ qualifications must be submitted prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements: According to the amended Civil Service Law 54 (amended September 4, 2024), applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the age or education requirements are met.

A test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:
1. Law enforcement methods and practices - These questions test for knowledge of accepted police methods and practices and/or their application to situations in the police field. The questions are a sampling of the various knowledge that police personnel may be required to possess in the course of their day-to-day work-related activities.
2. New York State Laws - These questions test for knowledge of the laws in effect on January 1, 2026 that law enforcement personnel may encounter in the course of their day-to-day work-related activities. The questions are a sampling of job-related sections of the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Family Court Act and other laws relevant to law enforcement in New York State.
3. Preparing written material in a police setting - These questions test for the ability to prepare the types of reports and communications that police personnel write. The content is appropriate for the ranks/levels being tested. Some questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately. They consist of restatements of information given in note form. You must choose the best version from each set of four choices. Other questions test for the ability to organize paragraphs. They consist of paragraphs with their sentences out of order. For each of the paragraphs you must choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.
4. Understanding and interpreting written material - These questions test how well you comprehend written material. You will be provided with brief reading selections and will be asked questions about the selections. All the information required to answer the questions will be presented in the selections; you will not be required to have any special knowledge relating to the subject areas of the selections. Subjects of Examination Continued on Page 3
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EXAM NO. 60071-920

Candidates must have their domicile as New York State for at least one month immediately preceding the examination date.
- It is the applicants’ responsibility to clearly show that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

The City of Canandaigua has one (1) position currently held by a provisionally appointed employee, who may be appointed on a permanent basis if found reachable on the Civil Service Eligible List established as a result of this examination. This examination is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill future vacancies in this title, which may occur during the life of the Eligible List. An ...