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Employment Opportunities

Civil Service Exams | Minimum Qualifications | Benefits | Advancement | Assignments

The Ulster County Sheriff's Office is a progressive, technologically advanced and accredited law enforcement agency committed to meet the needs of the area's 178,000 residents and visitors, and to support other law enforcement agencies.

Our agency provides a variety of services to the public through organized divisions and units which include: Law Enforcement, Correctional. Civil, and Security. In addition, we provide specialized support services which include Navigation patrol of the Hudson River, In-Water Rescue, DARE instruction, School Resource Officer, ATV support, Narcotics assignment, Domestic Violence Task Force and more. We employ a proud and diverse workforce of over 225 men and women who provide solid, proven service to our community.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

Becoming a member of our team begins with you applying to take a civil service examination. There are two basic examination categories for uniformed positions in the Ulster County Sheriff's Office:

• Corrections Officer
• Deputy Sheriff Police Officer (Criminal Division)

The examination includes a written test administered by the Ulster County Personnel Department. Candidates who pass and score high enough are then subject to a physical examination and a physical agility test, and a thorough background investigation.

For a current listing of Civil Service Examination opportunities:

http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/personnel/announce.html

We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• Career advancement
• 20-Year Deputy Sheriff Retirement Plan
• 25-Year Correction Officer Plan
• In-service training
• Rewarding work
• Vacation pay
• Military leave
• Maternity Leave
• Specialized assignments
• Equal Opportunities
• Advanced Technology
• Uniform Allowance

Advancement Opportunities include:

Corporal, Detective, Sergeant, First Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Warden

Minimum Qualifications for:

• Deputy Sheriff
• Correction Officer
• Security Officer

Assignments may include:

• K-9 Unit
• Navigation Unit
• In-Water Rescue Team (SCUBA)
• Critical Incident Stress Management Team
• Detective Unit
• Transportation Unit
• Training Unit
• SERT Unit
• Security Services Unit