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Across the United States and in the Ithaca community, society is embracing moments of change and growth.
“The Ithaca Police Department is committed to building diversity within our workforce. We are looking for motivated, compassionate, and empathetic applicants who are committed to making a positive impact within our community.”
-Chief John Joly
Be a part of the change and growth!
Individuals interested in provisional or permanent appointment to a competitive class Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff position should note that the maximum age established in Section 58 requires the candidate must not have reached his/her 35th birthday on or before the date of the written examination. New York State’s maximum age for employing law enforcement officers was enacted by the New York State Legislature in April 1999. Individuals who participate in the written examination prior to reaching their 35th birthday and subsequently turn 35 years of age while their name appears on a valid eligible list continue to be eligible for permanent appointment for the life of that list.
Section 58 also imposes a minimum age of 20 years of age as of the date of appointment.
For the details, please review the “Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff ” section on the NYS Local Civil Service Administration and Examinations Frequently Asked Questions webpage at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/local/faqs.cfm
Section 243(10-a) of the New York State Military Law provides age deductions for military service for applicants who seek positions for which maximum age requirements have been established. Generally, an individual may have the period of military duty, as defined in Section 243(1-b), deducted from his/her chronological age to meet such age requirements. The maximum amount of time which can be deducted is seven years. However, there are certain limitations and restrictions provided in the statute.
For the details, please review the “Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff ” section on the NYS Local Civil Service Administration and Examinations Frequently Asked Questions webpage at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/local/faqs.cfm
The Ithaca Police Department (IPD) contracted dhgoodall LLC to create and facilitate an exploration process that enhances the recruitment experience for new police officer candidates.
Completing the Exploration Form is an opportunity for you to connect with the Ithaca Police Department before and during the application process to discover what it’s like to be a police officer in the city of Ithaca, New York. As a thank-you for completing the exploration form, we will provide you with some of the official interview questions for the position by email from recruit@dhgoodall.com
Note: This Exploration Form is NOT the Official Application. You will still need to complete the application linked below in STEP 2.
NOTE: Police Officer recruitment and hiring work a little differently from traditional positions. First, you will need to apply to be permitted to take the written Civil Service Exam. The Civil Service Exam will be on September 17, 2022, and the deadline to submit your application to be permitted to take the exam is August 5, 2022. When you click the button below, look for POLICE OFFICER EXAM NO. 64-954.