All prospective NYPD recruits must have either 60 semester hours of college credit or two years of full-time experience in the United States Armed Forces. Those who do not meet these guidelines may be interested in the NYPD’s Police Cadet Corps. This work-study program places cadet recruits in paid NYPD support assignments while providing tuition…
Steps to Becoming a NYPD Officer Meet the minimum qualifications for prospective officers. Take the New York City civil service exam. Complete an online application. Pass the medical exam. Complete the personal character assessment. Complete oral and written psychological assessments. Pass the physical abilities test. Appear for a pre-hire interview. Complete police academy training. Begin…
Mental Health Resources for NYPD Members Many people go through periods in their lives when things seem hopeless or overwhelming. The first step toward a solution is to speak with someone. Seeking help is never a sign of weakness. If a Police Officer is dealing with a problem of any kind, they should contact and…
Salary and Benefits NYPD Police Officers receive a substantial benefits package which includes paid vacation, paid sick leave, and retirement funds. In addition to the salary, further compensation includes longevity pay, holiday pay, and uniform allowance, along with opportunities for overtime. Salary The NYPD starting salary is $42,500. The salary after 5 ½ years is…
The JST – or Job Standard Test – is the standard physical fitness test for the New York police department exam. Working as a police officer is physically demanding – and the department needs to ensure that you have the fitness level required to work effectively on a day-to-day basis. Without stopping, candidates must complete…
We continue to help candidates who have been disqualified from the NYPD. For more than 18 years we have assisted candidates who receive letters for NYPD psychological, NYPD medical or NYPD character or background disqualification. In each of these areas we have had notable success in appealing the grounds for disqualification. It is crucial that…
Once hired as a police recruit, prospective officers attend the New York City Police Academy. The rigorous training program lasts six months. The NYPD requires 913 hours of training for their new recruits, which is higher than the New York state-mandated requirement of 700 hours. Of the 913 hours of training: 269 hours are focused on…
Although it is now legal for New Yorkers to possess and smoke marijuana, police agencies across New York are letting Officers know that they are still prohibited from using the drug, even while off duty. This issue will probably need to be revisited if the federal government decides to remove marijuana from the list of…
The following steps are required in order to successfully complete the NYPD hiring process: Written Entrance Exam: Candidates must pass a written examination offered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services in order to move forward in the hiring process Medical Exam Written and Oral Psychological Exams Background Character Investigation Job Standards Test (JST): Candidates must…
Qualifying Age: The minimum age of appointment is 21 years old. However, candidates are eligible to take the Police Officer’s Entrance Exam at seventeen and one half (17½) years old. Candidates may take the Entrance Exam up until their 35th birthday. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Education: You must have earned 60 college credits with a minimum 2.0 GPA…
