Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

Starting Salary $48,609.60

Graduation from high-school or possession of an equivalency diploma

AND EITHER:

  1. Completion of sixty (60) credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered College or University; OR
  2. Completion of thirty (30) credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered College or University; AND
    1. One (1) year of active military service with an honorable discharge; OR
    2. The equivalent of one (1) year of full time work experience in a criminal justice field, for example police officer, correction officer, police dispatcher, investigator or licensed security guard; OR
  3. Four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time work experience or it’s pro-rated part-time equivalent in any field of employment;
  4. Completion of sixty (60) credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered College or University; OR

Special Requirement: United States citizenship and possession of a valid New York State Driver's license.

Notes:

  1. Successful completion of police-related training programs, such as police training offered by a BOCES or the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) course, may count towards meeting the credit requirements above, if the candidate obtains college credits for the courses through a regionally-accredited or New York State recognized college or university.
  2. Candidates may qualify for part-time appointments with two (2) years of full-time permanent competitive class status as a Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff in New York State, or as a member of the New York State Police or New York City Police.

There are various laws, rules and regulations governing appointments to the title of Police Officer in areas such as, but not limited to: age, height, weight, physical fitness, and training. To be appointed, candidates must meet all established requirements applicable to specific positions at the time of appointment.

How to apply?

Visit the website of the Ulster County Personnel Department and download an application.