Police Officer Transfer Job at City of Watertown, Watertown, NY

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  • City of Watertown
  • Watertown, NY

Job Description

The City of Watertown is seeking highly qualified transfer applicants to fill anticipated Police Officer positions. The City of Watertown Police Department and its officers pride themselves on maintaining a safe environment for residents and visitors with a philosophical focus on community policing and problem-solving.

TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Candidates must be eligible for transfer or reinstatement as a Police Officer pursuant to § 58 and § 70 of New York State Civil Service Law.
  • Candidates who have current employment or past employment within 12 months, as a permanently appointed competitive class Police Officer with a municipality within New York State.
  • Permanent appointment must have come from a civil service eligible list established pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law.
  • A valid New York State Class D driver's license or equivalent must be submitted with your application.
  • Please Note: The burden of establishing qualifications to the satisfaction of the Civil Service Commission shall be upon the applicant. You must clearly describe on your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications for an appointment. United States Citizenship is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will be required to provide a New York State Driver’s license before the time of appointment, as well as any other required proof of education, military service, or a combination of both. 


BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which may include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may lead to your offer of employment being rescinded. Officers currently employed by municipal agencies within New York State as full-time police officers; originally hired off an open competitive civil service list and who have successfully completed their probationary period, will be considered for employment by the City of Watertown Police Department.

The City of Watertown offers: 
  • Competitive annual wage increases 
  • One of the most affordable and best health insurance policies in the region 
  • Time off including generous sick and vacation leave 
  • Access to dental and vision coverage 
  • Participation in the NYS Retirement System with a defined benefit pension 
  • Access to tuition assistance NYS Deferred Compensation Plan 


Please apply by completing an application through the City of Watertown Website:

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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