WHITE PLAINS, NY: The County is holding a police officer civil service exam for the first time in five years.

It will be held May 15 or May 16. The deadline to file to take the test is March 29. Details are available at www.westchestergov.com/hr.

The exam, to be administered by Westchester County’s Department of Human Resources, will result in a list of eligible police officer candidates for the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, the cities of Rye and Peekskill, and all towns and villages in the County.

The County’s recruiting and outreach efforts across Westchester will include presentations by County Police personnel that may take place in person, when possible, and via videoconference to reach as many people as possible.

The County and the Westchester County Police are also utilizing its social media channels to spread the news about the test.

Among the requirements to take the test:

·  All candidates for the exam must be a legal resident of Westchester County at the time of the test and for at least one month prior to it. Candidates will be required to submit proof of residency when requested.

·  Applicants must not have reached their 35th birthday by the test date; exceptions are made for persons with military service;

· A high school diploma or equivalent is required;

·  U.S. citizenship is required to be appointed as a police officer. It is not required to take the civil service exam.