Employment Opportunities:

A Message From Sheriff Timothy Howard

The Erie County Sheriff's Office was established in the year 1821 and I proudly serve as the 53rd Sheriff of Erie County. We have a rich history of service and traditions, including a former Sheriff, Grover Cleveland, who went to serve as Governor of New York and two terms as President of the United States.

We now have many more responsibilities than Sheriffs of the past. Our agency has six major divisions that include: Police Services, Jail Management, Civil, Court, Technology and Advancement, and Domestic Violence/Violence Prevention. We have a diverse workforce of over 1040 men and women.

The Erie County Sheriff's Office Mission Statement reads: "To provide quality public safety services to our community by promoting a safe environment through police and citizen interaction, with an emphasis on integrity, fairness, and professionalism."

We strive to achieve these goals and are committed to provide service based in the community policing philosophy. We endeavor to recruit and encourage the best-qualified candidates. Experience a challenging and rewarding career; join us at the Erie County Sheriff's Office.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

The process begins with you applying to take the civil service examination. There are four basic examination categories for positions in the Erie County Sheriff's Office. They are:

• Various clerical titles
• Dispatcher
• Deputy Sheriff-Officer-Corrections Officer
• Deputy Sheriff Police Officer (Criminal)

There have also been examinations in the categories such as "Spanish Speaking" and "Seneca Speaking" titles. The examination includes a written test. Candidates who pass and score high enough are then subject to a thorough background investigation, a polygraph exam, a physical examination and (for sworn positions) a physical agility test.

ACADEMY TRAINING; PHYSICAL & MENTAL FITNESS; HONESTY AND INTEGRITY; DEDICATION TO DUTY AND HELPING OTHERS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Men & women at least 19 but not more than 35 years of age at the time of the exam for Deputy Sheriff-Police Officer. At certification must demonstrate successful completion of 60 semester credit hours of college education.
2. Persons at least 20 years of age at the time of the exam for Deputy Sheriff Officer-Corrections Officer. Graduation from high school or a high school equivalency diploma.
3. Valid New York State Driver's License.
4. United State Citizenship (sworn positions).
5. Pass a physical examination

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• Career advancement
• Retirement plan
• In-service training
• Rewarding work
• Vacation pay
• Military leave
• Maternity Leave
• Specialized assignments
• Equal Opportunities
• Modern equipment
• Uniform allowance

Employment opportunities include civilian support, dispatchers, clerical, and entry-level sworn deputy sheriff positions.
The Erie County Department of Personnel
Room 604, Rath Building
95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, New York 14202
Telephone (716) 858-8729

Note: The Erie County Department of Personnel administers all civil service examinations.

We encourage men and women of all races and ethnic backgrounds to consider a challenging and rewarding profession as a member of the Erie County Sheriff's Office.

There are many opportunities for career advancement and future promotions. We seek well-qualified candidates with good people skills.

The Erie County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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