Have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university. Have never been convicted of a felony. Pass the Erie County Civil Service Test and meet the physical requirements. Concern for making Cheektowaga a safer place to live. The Cheektowaga Police Department Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 nondiscriminatory 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.