It is the policy of the Town of Cheektowaga Police Department to recruit and select candidates for the position of police officer in accordance with the New York State Civil Service Law as administered by the Erie County Civil Service Commission and to afford equal employment opportunity to all eligible candidates. To be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet the prescribed standards set forth by the New York State Bureau for Municipal Police and the Erie County Civil Commission.
Recruitment is the first step in the hiring process.
The primary method of recruitment for the position of police officer within the Town of Cheektowaga Police Department is through the Erie County Civil Service Commission continuous recruitment testing program. New York State Civil Service Law, and satisfy the Town requirements of being a resident and the educational requirement. All candidates must pass a written exam as prescribed by the New York State Civil Service Commission. All written verbal tests used in the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a non-discriminatory manner. Before taking this test, the candidate must provide written documentation from a physician which indicates the person is capable of safely taking the test.