MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Retired member of a police or sheriff’s department in New York State, or
2. Retired member of the division of state police, or
3. Retired former corrections, parole, or probation officer in New York State.

NOTE:

1. In accordance with Section 209-V of General Municipal Law, a retiree who had permanent competitive class status in one of the above listed occupations may be reinstated to a Special Patrol Office position without further examination. Former members of the New York State Police (appointed by Executive Law 31) and any other peace officers retired from non-competitive positions can be re-employed as Special Patrol Officer only by participating in a civil service examination for the position.
2. Retired status will be confirmed through the background investigation and candidates may be asked to submit documentation showing proof as a retiree from a Law enforcement position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New York State Operator's License at time of application and maintenance of such license in good standing throughout the duration of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT TO CARRY OR POSSESS FIREARMS:

Special Patrol Officers may not carry or possess firearms while on duty unless authorized to do so by the Appointing Authority and a license has been issued pursuant to Section 400.00 of Penal Law (Section 2.10.37 of Criminal Procedure Law). Where possession of the license is required, eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.

Special Patrol Officer must meet the standards outlined in the Sheriff’s Office General Orders for firearms and less than lethal qualification/proficiency in accordance with the NYS Penal Law Article 35, the NYS Criminal Procedural Law and office’s policy related to the use of force. Failure to meet the recertification standards for the aforementioned proficiency skills will result in termination of employment.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.