Suffolk County has launched a new website for recruiting new police officers.
The new recruitment website, JoinSCPD.com, will serve as “a central information hub for prospective applicants,” Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart said. It’s the county’s latest initiative to promote diversity and encourage participation of prospective applicants throughout the county.
The written exam, which is offered every four years, is scheduled for June 15 with a registration deadline of April 3. Applicants can apply online directly through the website.
“The launch of the police department’s new recruiting website not only helps us reach the best and brightest, but will make it easier for those interested to navigate the process and have their questions answered,” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said in a press release.
“Signing up for the Suffolk County Police exam is the first step to becoming a part of one of the best law enforcement agencies in the United States,” Hart said. “Taking the exam presents the opportunity to not only better your own life, but also of those in your community.”
Requirements, including age restrictions and education needed to apply for the written exam, as well as specifics on the physical and psychological exams that are required to become a Suffolk County Police officer are listed on the website. The site also features video testimonials from officers and detectives about their experiences in the job and the opportunities it presents.
The lists created from this exam are also used by other law enforcement agencies within the county, some of which have residency restrictions.
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