<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><b style=""><i style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif">SENT ON BEHALF OF GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL</font></i></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the application period is now open for New York State’s entry-level law enforcement civil service exam. The exam is for interested, qualified applicants seeking a position throughout the Empire State at the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Office of State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the State University of New York. Qualified candidates can </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.cs.ny.gov/police/" target="_blank"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974hyperlink" style="color:blue">apply online</span></a><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"> until 11:59 p.m. EST on August 14, 2024, to take the exam, scheduled for the fall. There is no cost to take the exam as all state exam application fees are waived through December 2025 following an agreement secured by Governor Hochul in the FY 2024 Budget.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,114,196)"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont" style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Those interested in being considered for entry-level law enforcement positions within state government must first meet the minimum qualifications for the title or titles of interest, and register for the civil service exam by submitting all the required information by August 14 </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.cs.ny.gov/police/" target="_blank"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974hyperlink" style="color:blue">here</span></a><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont">. The exam, a multiple-choice test, will be offered during the fall. All candidates who are qualified to take the New York State entry-level law-enforcement exam will receive an admission notice via mail approximately two weeks prior to the date of the written test. The admission notice will provide the candidate with details about when and where they are scheduled to appear, along with other pertinent information. Candidates will also receive a reminder email in advance of the exam.</span></span><br></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The entry-level law enforcement exam is used to fill the following titles within each agency:</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><li class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;margin-bottom:0in"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">DEC - Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1 & Forest Ranger 1</span></span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;margin-bottom:0in"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Parks - Park Police Officer Trainee</span></span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin-left:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;margin-bottom:0in"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SUNY - University Police Officer 1</span></span><u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The exam will also be used to hire Law Enforcement Officers with proficiency in other languages, including Chinese, Creole, Italian, Korean, Manual Communications (Sign Language), Russian and Spanish. While the online exam is in English, those with proficiency in another language will be required to pass a language proficiency exam at the time of hire. DCS estimates that approximately 150 entry-level law enforcement positions statewide will be filled over the next year.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The exam will also be used for local examinations to fill positions in municipal police departments and sheriff's offices. Police Officers and Deputy Sheriffs can serve their community in a variety of assignments like patrol, marine patrol, k-9 unit, forensics, investigations, traffic safety and more. Candidates interested in taking the local examinations for municipal police departments and sheriff's offices should apply directly through their local civil service agency. A list of the local entry-level law enforcement examinations taking place is available </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.cs.ny.gov/police/local-exam-list.cfm" target="_blank"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974hyperlink" style="color:blue">here</span></a><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont">.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">As part of the launch of the entry-level law enforcement exam, New York State will be promoting the exam across social media and has developed videos and a dedicated webpage to help attract candidates to apply for the exam.</span><br></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-1891253321112719974normal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">View more </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.cs.ny.gov/police/" target="_blank"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974hyperlink" style="color:blue">campaign content and additional information</span></a><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont">, including a test guide to prepare applicants for the exam, and learn more about working for the State of New York and how to take the next step in pursuing a rewarding career in public service by visiting the Department of Civil Service website and follow the Department on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nyscivilservice" target="_blank"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974hyperlink" style="color:blue">Facebook</span></a><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont">, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nyscivilservice/" target="_blank"><span class="m_-1891253321112719974hyperlink" style="color:blue">Instagram</span></a><span class="m_-1891253321112719974defaultparagraphfont">, </span><a href="https:/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