Police Lieutenant (Promotional for 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.

On or before the examination date, candidates must possess Permanent Competitive status in the position of Police Sergeant for one (1) year in the City of Canandaigua. In accordance with Civil Service Law, Section 52.10(a) which became effective September 4, 2024, time served provisionally immediately preceding permanent appointment shall count towards meeting the time in title and the employee shall be eligible to take the promotion examination. Qualifying Experience for Appointment: Successful candidates will be eligible for appointment from the eligible list when they meet the time described in the minimum qualifications above. In accordance with Civil Service Law, Section 52.10(b) which became effective September 4, 2024, time served provisionally immediately preceding permanent appointment shall count towards meeting the time in title that an employee needs to meet for appointment from an eligible list. 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: 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. Ontario County Department of Human Resources 3019 County Complex Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424 www.ontariocountyny.gov ~ ~ (585) 396-4465

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 Law - 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.
5. Planning, supervising and administering police programs and activities - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in managing an organizational segment of a police department in New York State and directing the activities of subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. These questions cover such areas as planning, controlling, directing, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the organizational section. Questions also cover the personal interactions between an upper-level supervisor and subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives and deal with issues of work assignments, job performance, and training. Test guide: A Guide for the Written Test for Second- and Third-Line Police Supervisors is available at the New York State website: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm. Candidates not having access to a computer or the internet may request copy of the test guide from the municipal civil service office conducting this examination using the contact information found elsewhere on this announcement.

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 ...