Suffolk County Police Test

[wannabeNYPD]

Hey everyone I just recieved the admission slip for the test on June 9 its for
9am at Candlewood Middle School

[Jayc6018]

Hey everyone I just recieved the admission slip for the test on June 9 its for
9am at Candlewood Middle School

Hey good luck, I know getting that job is like hitting the lotto.

[RomanArts]

Got mine today too and its in in holtsville I dont actually remmeber the school

[richbrown123456]

Ehh i dont think its that bad just score really really high like a 97... 95 will prob. do it but it will take the full 4 years to get the call (not saying its easy)then once you get the call its all up to you and your past.. im going trough the process with park police right now only thing is if i get booted then i will almost defineitly get booted if suffolk pd ever calls, but i dont see any reason why i will this time around atleast i hope not .

good luck with the test!!!

[dont h8 dre]

I got mines friday and i have to take the test at West Hollow Middle School in Melville

[NY221]

did anyone see the article in the NY Times that said only 2% of the people who take the Suffolk test wind up on the force? what a confidence booster!

[leeza]

Newsday reported some 29,000 applicants registered for the upcoming test. They also reported 18,000 in 2003, as well as only 220 officers being hired since then.

Wish mine was at Candlewood Middle School, it's 3 minutes from my house. Mines in Bohemia, Good luck to you all.

[ftdtetr]

I think that number is a little misleading, last class there about 90 people, and they are sending in a new class in september. So the total from the old test should be around 400 but good luck.

[914cophopefulNY]

thats sick though 29,000 ppl at $100 fee thats 2.9 million dollars just on fees for suffolk its not worth the hour or drive for me lol im even debating the nassau county test

[Exit24]

I missed the sign up for the Suffolk test but I just wanted to say good luck to you all!

[RomanArts]

Thank you EXit and good luck with NYPD

[swax119]

geeez I wish I got Candlewood I live 30 secs from it...I have to go to Centereach. last time I had to go to Brentwood at least it was 5 mins away

And in regards to the only 220 out of about 20k that took the test...Well a friend of mine is getting ready for the next class he got a 92. When he went for the phsycial part of the testing, he said they told 400 people to show, only 200 did, and out of 200 only 80 passed the agility part. So they get through the #s. They are pulling people who got 90s for the next class as well. I got an 87.5 last time but I doubt they will get that low

Nassau's deadline is 6/8

[wannabeNYPD]

I'm coming from Queens...............so I guess I have to leave Friday night!!!!!!!

[914cophopefulNY]

wut u mean wannabe? queens isnt that far from suffolk area at least u wouldnt have to cross the throngs neck or whitestone like i would

[914cophopefulNY]

dam im really debating if i should take the nassau or not grrrrrr i want to but thn again idk if ill be able to take off and all and idk

[JohnDoe61]

does anyone know if the Nassau County PD is the same deal as Suffolk? Do they hire many applicants?

[swax119]

Well Nassau gave a test in 94 which they didnt hire off of until the early 2000s and then gave a new test in 2004. They generally hire the same but it depends on needs. A lot of cops in Nassau have over 20 yrs, though most prob do 30 or so before they retire unlike the nypd. Suffolk's class size back in the late 90s was around 150-200 though the last few classes have been around 50-100 per class. The currently county ex in suffolk isnt big on hiring unless its absolutely necessary. He and the legislature were fighting over whether to hire 50 or 75 for the most recent class that went in.
For those going to Candlewood and West Hollow, its a very good neighborhood, and both are very close to the LIE.

[Ms. Enforcer]

I'm required to go to Central Islip High School. The test is like the lottery, but if you have a hook then you're good.

[a_diaz2004]

I got my letter maybe a week and a half ago. My location's Bellport H.S. Anyone else heading to the same test site? Ms. Enforcer's right, you need a hook. Good luck to everyone.

btw - I need to start my runs, i've been doing everything but that. Anyone know of a good spot?

[swax119]

hooks dont get you into the academy anymore, its all a lottery. When they are going to fill a class they take everyone who scores a 100 and buts them in a basket and they randomly draw names. They started doing this in the late 90s or early 2000s after a lot of controversy on the hiring practices

[lbpdaux]

yeah im taking too i have to go smithtown im excited i hope everybody does well on the exam. GOOD LUCK!

[ouikikazz]

sure the fee is like $110 for the nassau and suffolk but for whoever that said they don't know if it's worth it...umm starting base pay is roughly $54k and top pay is between $94-97k umm im sure $110 is nothing if you get on the job

[Khadafi310]

A lot of discouraging fed backs on this test.

[lbpdaux]

regardless of what everybody says about the suffolk test im still taking it and so should you. poeple have different views on the exam which is fine but everybodys situation is different. for example, if it takes them 3 yrs for a call back doesnt mean that will happen to me or you. maybe i scored higher or because im a female living in the area i have a better chance. the point is dont be discourage and just go and take it. good luck. dont be a follower be a leader and make your own decisions.

[leeza]

regardless of what everybody says about the suffolk test im still taking it and so should you. poeple have different views on the exam which is fine but everybodys situation is different. for example, if it takes them 3 yrs for a call back doesnt mean that will happen to me or you. maybe i scored higher or because im a female living in the area i have a better chance. the point is dont be discourage and just go and take it. good luck. dont be a follower be a leader and make your own decisions.

If people become discouraged enough to withdraw from the exam (or simply not take it) due to rumors on the o.com forums, it just increases my chances of getting hired and thus, I am not complaining.

The thinning of the herd is what its all about at this stage of the game, and these rumors do nothing but help narrow it down to the worthy candidates.

Good Luck.

[a_diaz2004]

I think if you're already being discouraged, this isn't the job for you. I'm pretty sure there are going to be plenty of times where you're gonna feel discouraged in this line of work, but you've got to give it your all and come up on top.

Alot of people are just in it for the pay. I mean, hey, it's one of the reasons I'm doing it but not the main reason. I want to be out there, not changing the world (it ain't gonna happen), but making some type of difference.

If people are already dropping out, better for the ones that really want it. I don't care if 50,000 were taking the exam. I'm still going. So to all that are hangin' in there and going for theirs', good luck. Hopefully, we'll see eachother around. God bless.

[wannabeNYPD]

If you dont think positive you will never get anywhere in life, if you never take the test you will never know if you would have got the job, dont become beat before you even try

[Khadafi310]

i just hope i dont get lost driving over there, i never drove to Suffolk before.

[richbrown123456]

Well good luck..... lets hope i dont have a ****ty list number for the next 4 years lol

[NYCRJmajor914]

i just hope i dont get lost driving over there, i never drove to Suffolk before.


use mapquest and use google earth so you can actually see the path ull be taking. I do that for new places i go its great

[a_diaz2004]

I just got back from the exam (bellport h.s.) It wasn't too difficult. Actually, it was pretty easy. I know I did well, how do you guys think you did? Either way, good luck to all.

[barnaby]

what did they have for the memorization part? were there a lot of profile questions?

[Khadafi310]

what did they have for the memorization part? were there a lot of profile questions?

There was no memorization. I just took it in Northport HS..it was not bad...i'm just wondering how candidates will know if they pass or not and how many openings they have. .....smh@ the officer that stopped me for making a u-turn saying " you cannot do **** like that" then giving me the directions

[RomanArts]

Khadafi there are 400 positions within 4 years span and you have about 1.4% of getting in, they will mail you your score in about 6 months and passing is not an option and your only option of getting in is scoring a 100. GOOD LUCK

P.S. By you I meant all the candidates and just hope for the best and think positive.

[a_diaz2004]

Yea, I heard through word of mouth, that they're hiring 400. But I also heard they're hiring `1000. Who knows for sure, huh?

[NASCAR]

I just got back from the exam (bellport h.s.) It wasn't too difficult. Actually, it was pretty easy. I know I did well, how do you guys think you did? Either way, good luck to all. I took the test also yesterday at Babylon H.S.Unfortunately I didn't finish:mad: I finished the actual test part which was pretty easy,but didn't complete the parts that I felt should have been on a psyche test but hey, I tried..I was wondering if all police exams are usually this Long??

[SDC1983]

I took a pretty decent about of time to finish it. Obviously the first part is by far the longest.. once that was complete the other two you just fly over. I would assume you're graded on all three parts, but somebody else that took it thinks the actual score is just from the first part. Why would they even have the work styles and background parts as part of the test then??

[Ruwkus]

What duty weapons do they carry compared to nassau?

[Peconic]

I took a pretty decent about of time to finish it. Obviously the first part is by far the longest.. once that was complete the other two you just fly over. I would assume you're graded on all three parts, but somebody else that took it thinks the actual score is just from the first part. Why would they even have the work styles and background parts as part of the test then??

All three portions are graded. That is why the Suffolk test is so quirky. People have issue with opinion questions, and personality issues having correct and incorrect choices. But whatever, its done. Now we can all sit back and wait for 7 months. Good luck!

[NASCAR]

I took a pretty decent about of time to finish it. Obviously the first part is by far the longest.. once that was complete the other two you just fly over. I would assume you're graded on all three parts, but somebody else that took it thinks the actual score is just from the first part. Why would they even have the work styles and background parts as part of the test then??I hope that's true.:D 100 questions was enough. :eek:I thought IF one gets the call,the last two parts of the test would be taken as part of the hiring process just like PT,polygraph,medical etc..

[Khadafi310]

thats is crazy,,,if its true...400 openings within a 4 year span...that's crazy.
That is kind of discouraging, might as well continue with the NYPD processing, hopefully their salary goes up.

[RomanArts]

Unfortunatly It is TRUE. 400 Position that will open up within 4 years. You are graded on all three parts. Someone asked if all police exams are like this the answer is NO. Suffolk Police Examn is different.Good Luck and dont get discouraged.

[a_diaz2004]

Unfortunatly It is TRUE. 400 Position that will open up within 4 years. You are graded on all three parts. Someone asked if all police exams are like this the answer is NO. Suffolk Police Examn is different.Good Luck and dont get discouraged.


I agree. I took the NYPD exam afew years ago and was expecting alot more from the Suffolk exam. When I was done with the Suff. exam, I thought to myself "this is it???". Maybe I studied too much? I don't know but I feel the NYPD exam was more alittle more difficult than this.

[Blue34]

It takes roughly 10 candidates to get 1 person into the academy. So you figure that 4,000 people will get called from this exam for the 400 positions. The failure rate for the PAT is roughly 70%, so obviously passing that gives you a real chance to get in. Anyone getting a 92.5 or better will hopefully get called.

Start running and doing pushups and situps NOW. Do not anticipate waiting until you get notified to show up for orientation because you will only have 4 weeks to prep for the PAT.

Good luck to everyone.

[a_diaz2004]

Yea, I started working out again. Pushups and situps everyday, weights every other day. Just need to set up my runs. Even if they don't call me back, I'm looking at other dept's.

[NYCRJmajor914]

whats the physical test going to be? Is it like westchester county where it is 38 situps, 29 pushups and 1.5 mile run under 12:29?

[a_diaz2004]

Do any of you guys (& girls?) shoot at the range out in Calverton?

[NYCRJmajor914]

are you kidding me thats it? its so easy i barely worked out and all and just prepared for 2 months and i passed it

[Ms. Enforcer]

I noticed a lot of folks didn't bother to show up to take the test in my class. I think I did pretty well, I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed. Nassau County is the next exam I'm going to take.

[NYCRJmajor914]

i think of i should of just took it grrrr im gonna kick myself in butt for not taking them

[a_diaz2004]

I noticed a lot of folks didn't bother to show up to take the test in my class. I think I did pretty well, I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed. Nassau County is the next exam I'm going to take.

Wow. I mean, that's a shame. This is a great opportunity and these guys/girls just pass it up. Oh well... better for us, huh? I actually got a referal for the Nassau exam through my cousin (she's NYPD). But I can't take it, don't have 30 creds. Good luck with that too.

[SDC1983]

You need 32 to get into academy, not to take the test.

[NYCRJmajor914]

wow thats all they want was 32 credits? thats wierd i would of figured it was at least 60

[SDC1983]

The whole credit requirement here is assed-backwards and, personally, useless. Nassau wants 32 (you're right, odd number), the city wants 60 (for what's arguably the least desirable of the 3) and Suffolk doesn't require any.

[richbrown123456]

Anyone have the numbers on people taking the nassau test? Im sure they dont come close to suffolk's numbers but they have to be pretty high

[swax119]

What duty weapons do they carry compared to nassau?

glock 19 for suffolk
sig 226 for nassau

if they do end up hiring 400 that would be a lot...the current list they have only hired a little over 200 and are putting in one last class in sept which will be either 50 or 75 people. They havent had a big class by their standards in a while. They use to have classes of 150-200 in the late 90s, maybe up to 2002 even.

Most cops in suffolk tend to do 25-30 years before retiring so with 2700 cops the hiring #s are up and down. Nassau is the same way and they have a lot with over 20 yrs and they hadn't hired for several years (over 5) prior to giving their last exam (exams in 94 and 2003). A lot of guys they hired in the 80s will be going out over the next 5-10 yrs prob

[Khadafi310]

smh...i guess a lot of applicants got raped including myself...Hiring such a few officers while over 20,000 applied,,,400 openings over a 4 years period. Rubbish

[zeroryde]

i took the suffolk test as well but to me it was a joke and I'm crossing my fingers I'll get called although it's probably unlikely. The only thing is I don't know how I'd go through academy again when I'm about to graduate NYPD in 2 weeks now. I'm also taking the Nassau test as well... but you know.. who knows... at least I'll be on the job for a bit by then.

[tedgmcc]

Wow. I mean, that's a shame. This is a great opportunity and these guys/girls just pass it up. Oh well... better for us, huh? I actually got a referal for the Nassau exam through my cousin (she's NYPD). But I can't take it, don't have 30 creds. Good luck with that too.

I was coming from Florida and my flight was cancelled (turned back to Atlanta in mid-air) and I tried to get on a flight to JFK or LaGuardia but couldnt get on. The next flight to Islip was at 1425 hours, so it wouldn't work and I will be too old when the test comes around again.

[dont h8 dre]

Any results yet??

[John2008]

Any results yet??

nope you won't hear anything until late nov or early dec because the current list from 2003 expires this nov, so they will send out the new results n establish the list when that expires. In my opinion they have the results already but can't tell noone what they got until nov-dec.

[a_diaz2004]

I noticed a lot of folks didn't bother to show up to take the test in my class. I think I did pretty well, I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed. Nassau County is the next exam I'm going to take.


I noticed the same when I went to take mine. I mean, there were a decent amount there but the room I was in wasn't jam-packed as I'd thought it'd be.

[CLOCKWORK ORANG]

I noticed the same when I went to take mine. I mean, there were a decent amount there but the room I was in wasn't jam-packed as I'd thought it'd be.
I got the exact same feeling. Really, I counted 13 people in the classroom including myself. I was shocked. I thought it was going to be filled to the brim.

I swear some people who watched the news and got freaked out about the record number of people applying just gave up and didn't even bother showing up. That's a shame, but as far as I'm concerned, it's good for us. It weeded out the people who weren't determined.

How many people are the SCPD looking to hire? Just a few hundred right?

[RodFarva]

I got the exact same feeling. Really, I counted 13 people in the classroom including myself. I was shocked. I thought it was going to be filled to the brim.

I swear some people who watched the news and got freaked out about the record number of people applying just gave up and didn't even bother showing up. That's a shame, but as far as I'm concerned, it's good for us. It weeded out the people who weren't determined.

How many people are the SCPD looking to hire? Just a few hundred right?

I overheard the proctor for my corrections test, said she gave the SCPD test too and half the people [in her room] didn't show up which baffled her since we paid so much.

[John2008]

I overheard the proctor for my corrections test, said she gave the SCPD test too and half the people [in her room] didn't show up which baffled her since we paid so much.

Some of the people didn't show up in my room neither I think like 5-8.

[CLOCKWORK ORANG]

I overheard the proctor for my corrections test, said she gave the SCPD test too and half the people [in her room] didn't show up which baffled her since we paid so much.

Some of the people didn't show up in my room neither I think like 5-8.
Wow so it was true then, I thought it was only my class that had a few people. Like I said before, it's good news for the ones that took the exam. :D

[a_diaz2004]

Wow so it was true then, I thought it was only my class that had a few people. Like I said before, it's good news for the ones that took the exam. :D

^^^x2

I counted about 8 in my room. To be honest, I'm a pretty good judge of character and I noticed alot of people there that I know for a fact wouldn't give a flying F' about doing police work. They heard about the pay and they were there. Which I'm not worried about, I actually studied and took this way serious, but it just seemed like a sad attempt on their part.

[ChrisF202]

^^^x2

I counted about 8 in my room. To be honest, I'm a pretty good judge of character and I noticed alot of people there that I know for a fact wouldn't give a flying F' about doing police work. They heard about the pay and they were there. Which I'm not worried about, I actually studied and took this way serious, but it just seemed like a sad attempt on their part.
I feel that a good 80% of those who take the Nassau County PD and Suffolk County PD tests are doing it just for the money and they have no actual desire to do the work.

Truth is, after everything I had read I am very very concerned about the future of law enforcement in our country. I have nothing against minority or female cops, I just want the most qualified person to respond if I should ever have to need them, I could care less if they are female, Black, Hispanic, Black female, etc I want the most qualified person and if we keep lowering standards and having separate fitness requirements and hiring quotas we are putting that idea at risk. Same thing with the pay, yeah its great that they make alot of money but what do we do now when half the force just wants the paycheck and not to do the job?

[a_diaz2004]

You're absolutely right. I think (and hope) the bad apples will get weeded out during the rest of the hiring process. I've got two SCPD officers in my family, one retired and one still on (with many years to go), and they both have love for the job.

Like I said before, I'm not worried. I just thought it was pretty funny standing there, watching these people and knowing that they don't know what they're getting themselves into. SCPD's academy's no joke. Maybe the physical standards to further the testing is easy but once you're in, it's a different ballgame.

[CLOCKWORK ORANG]

I feel that a good 80% of those who take the Nassau County PD and Suffolk County PD tests are doing it just for the money and they have no actual desire to do the work.

Truth is, after everything I had read I am very very concerned about the future of law enforcement in our country. I have nothing against minority or female cops, I just want the most qualified person to respond if I should ever have to need them, I could care less if they are female, Black, Hispanic, Black female, etc I want the most qualified person and if we keep lowering standards and having separate fitness requirements and hiring quotas we are putting that idea at risk. Same thing with the pay, yeah its great that they make alot of money but what do we do now when half the force just wants the paycheck and not to do the job?
Absolutely spot on! I saw people in there who I know for certain couldn't care less about police work.

So add up the people not bothering to show up + to some of the shady people who we can tell that they don't care about police work = Our chances of making the list had just increased massively :D

Mind you, still alot of NYPD, and other cops who took the exam. But let's hope for the best.

[richbrown123456]

So i Am hearing the results are going to be out the 14th not to sure how reliable my source is but thats what im hearing. I guess we will find out in ten days unless someone else heard something else? Either way it cant be much longer

[SDC1983]

The 14th would be sort of early for the results to come out... not that I'd complain if they did! I always thought once the new list was established, it terminated the old list. Isn't there a new class still waiting to get in off that old one?

[richbrown123456]

Yea a little soon.. maybe this guy is wrong but i also hope not... he seemed to know what he was talking about.

[John2008]

well from speaking with the civil service people we won't get our score and the new list won't be establish until the old list expires, the old list exp on 11/28/2007 so I say we'll get our score maybe a week or two after 11/28/07 so 1st week of dec or 2nd week of dec.

[richbrown123456]

True that sounds correct.. i guess the person who told me that, was wrong.. oh well sorry if i gave up anyones hopes you gotta wait another month lol

[richbrown123456]

Im not sure if anyone has posted this but i figured i'd show this to everyone. Its from suffolks civil service page

"The new Police Officer eligible list will be established on December 27, 2007. Candidates who took the Suffolk County Police Officer written test in June 2007, may check their scores and position on the list on this site beginning on Monday, December 24, 2007. "

[CLOCKWORK ORANG]

Huge thanks for the update!

[RodFarva]

Im not sure if anyone has posted this but i figured i'd show this to everyone. Its from suffolks civil service page

"The new Police Officer eligible list will be established on December 27, 2007. Candidates who took the Suffolk County Police Officer written test in June 2007, may check their scores and position on the list on this site beginning on Monday, December 24, 2007. "

Nice christmas present for someone. I'm not expecting much though.

[gbotj]

Just a word of advice.

Don't check your scores on the 24th or 25th. It may (or may not, but you never know) ruin your christmas. You've waited 6 months for results, 2 days aren't going to kill you.

And another thing, don't go by grade, go by list number. Everyone talks about "oh you need a 90 or better" well not really, you just need a good list number, so don't get discouraged right away if you see you grade in the high 80's.

Good luck.

[Army2PD]

90 or better ? LOL , the last exam I had a 92 my list number was 3719 , needless to say I have never gotten a call.

[gbotj]

Army2PD you'd better call up SC civil service, because on March 22, 2007 the began the lottery for grades 90. The finished up 92's in 2006. I'd call them up now and make sure nothing was sent to the wrong place, or got lost.

[richbrown123456]

Hey man if you really received a 92 you def. should have gotton a call did you move or something?

[gbotj]

"90 or better ? LOL , the last exam I had a 92 my list number was 3719 , needless to say I have never gotten a call."

something is not right. as I already said, 92's were already called. And list number 3719 is a specialty number for grade 85.

[Army2PD]

It was 3000 something or so , I really dont remember , I really have to look for the list or the paper I got . I was in the army for the last 3 years so I might have to call SCPD.

[Army2PD]

My bad 1397 ( where the hell did I get 3719 from ? its been a while since I checked the list) and it was a 90 not a 92 and no call as of yet ,they said that a class went in not too long ago and that they have no establised a list for the new exam yet and there was no score available.

[Khadafi310]

well well well,,honestly it will only take a miracle, make things worst i'm not the "right" color.

[CLOCKWORK ORANG]

Let's put the race card down folks. I'm Hispanic and I believe my chances are just as equal as a black kid from the Bronx or a white kid from Long Island.

If you aced the test, you're getting in, simple as that. If you have a low score, you have no one to blame but yourself.

[richbrown123456]

Well if you Ace the test you will have your shot to get in. Trust me just cause you get the call your far from in. I have been trough the process with the park police, which happens to be the same for police.

[SDC1983]

Does anybody know how compareable the time table is to get your results between Suffolk and Nassau? I took both of'em and you would think compared to the amount that took the Suffolk test, the Nassau results could come out alittle sooner. Do they even have a website to check your score like Suffolk or am I stuck waiting by the mail?

This waiting game is the worst.

[ChrisF202]

well well well,,honestly it will only take a miracle, make things worst i'm not the "right" color.
Actually that gives you a plus, at one point the SCPD was considering giving extra points to females and minorities but the plan got leaked and the public exploded so im not sure if they carried through or not.

[2grit]

This is very true. Even if you score well, get called, and complete the entire process successfully, SCPD always has so many people that take the test that there is always a surplus of viable candidates. A lot of candidates who pass everything have the same score on the test, so civil service has a lottery system to decide who will be selected for the academy. It's kind of a crappy system, but I guess everyone just has to hope for the best.


Well if you Ace the test you will have your shot to get in. Trust me just cause you get the call your far from in. I have been trough the process with the park police, which happens to be the same for police.

[tc618]

i took the test....i felt like its the lottary..."you have to be in it to win it" i am currently in the dallas police academy and dont think i would fly back to NY to even take the next phase...too much money and not a good chance....

not to sound like a recruiter but dallas is hiring 400 new members for 2008....while u wait for suffolk u can gain experience here

42,800 to start 10K sign on bonus

dallaspolice.net

[CLOCKWORK ORANG]

The results came in today: http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/webtemp3.cfm?dept=1&ID=139

Bombed it completely. Got a 90% and my position number is in the low 3000s.

[leeza]

Same, got a 90% and list # is the 3000's. I wasn't counting on this dept. There is way too much competition. A 90 in many other Depts will get you called. :mad:. Oh well, I still have about 10 other agencies I'm applying to, so it will happen eventually.

[richbrown123456]

Yea i bombed also i have a 87.5.. well didnt last years test touch on the 90's? Also what was the list number for 90's last test

[leeza]

Yea i bombed also i have a 87.5.. well didnt last years test touch on the 90's? Also what was the list number for 90's last test

Yes, they did touch on the 90s. But also figure that they had less canidates than they do now. I guess we will be lucky if that happens again. Oh, and the list number is 3393 for a score of 90 for this test, but I'm not sure about last. Whether I get called or not, I'm waiting about 4 years from now, so I'm moving the focus to other depts. Good luck to everyone else.

[RodFarva]

merry christmas ;)

[NYCTNT]

lol i got a 87.5

i shoulda gave that $100 to charity.

[Cadet2020]

wow...85....It was a long exam.....I didn't have a good feeling about it....
I wonder when is Nassau's results coming out...

[SDC1983]

My main concern is just if a 87.5 takes me out of the running for the east end towns. I'm in Flanders so SHT would be awesome or Riverhead. I thought a Riverhead recruiter once told me "another" great reason to sign up for the test is if you live in one of the towns, you don't need a perfect score to get on like with Suffolk. You're only up agianst people that live in that juristiction.

[Army2PD]

Good lord , I failed ! I got a damn 87.5 well I have one more chance before I am too old .:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad ::mad:

[madlyn]

sdc1983 u are right the east end towns go into the 80's..I was made aware that riverhead was looking into the 80's last time they were hiring.. i missed being a resident by 30 days, sice i moved from SH to RVHD.

[Blue34]

What's the deal with the east end towns? Do you have to live in the town, or just close?

[gbotj]

some towns require residency, and others give preference. IF you have a hook who can make a phone call as long as you pass the written you could get called for a village.

[formerFAM]

Anybody have any thoughts on how quick they will get to this list?

[gbotj]

1st or second class for 95

Suffolk usually puts in 1 class per year, they just put one in on Dec. 26th, so once the class graduates they will probably begin processing. Processing usually lasts for 6 months so maybe Dec. 08'.

[Goose9454]

What's the deal with the east end towns? Do you have to live in the town, or just close?

ok, heres how the 5 eastern towns work, or at least the way it was explained to me by one of my sgts. The town has what they call a "Local List" they hire from first. you have to be a town resident to get on the that list. what that does is it takes everyone who lives in that town that took the suffolk police exam, and then puts them on a separate hiring list for that town ONLY. The town will start going down that list first to give its residents a shot. generally those lists arent very long, (less than 150 people in some cases) and from what i understand they can burn though up to 15 names on those lists just to hire 1 person. the physical agility test, background, psych, and polygraph get alot of people. after their lcoal list is exhausted then theyll start pulling from the county list. so i guess after awhile if you're near the top, you could get a call from like riverhead or somthing. i know there are a bunch of tiny little village police departments too, but the TOWN police departments are much larger(some with 60-100 cops, not as big as a suffolk precint, but its not tiny).

[ChrisF202]

East Hampton Town, Southampton Town, Riverhead and Southold are all pretty big agencies. I think Southampton and Riverhead have close to 100 sworn officers each and East Hampton Town is not far behind. Southold I think has about 50 sworn and Shelter Island Town has about a dozen sworn. The FBI UCR is 2 years old so things could have changed since then.

Some of the eastern Suffolk town/village public safety/constable/code enforcement/park ranger/bay constable/marine patrol/harbor police departments are also pretty big as well.

[ZELAYA13D]

HEY EVERYONE

So how long will it take for them to start calling from the current list.

[ATrooper2b]

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[Stackit02]

I scored a 95 too and from past experience (3rd time taking test) it usually takes 2 years to exhaust all of the 95 applicants. As you probably know already, they are putting each score group into a pool. For example all 95 scorers have a list # of 872, which means there were 872 people who scored 95. So you can be one of the first called from that pool or one of the last. It's just luck. The good thing is that there are only 163 people to screen before they reach the 95 scorers. 7 people scored 102.5, 51 people scored 100 and 105 people scored 97.5. They canvass hundreds of people just for one class, so we could be called for the first class or the second. I guess only the guy in the sky really knows.:confused:

Hey ATroop, just to fill you in, the list numbers are not because how many people got in that group. Im not sure who told you that you get the list number based upon how many others scored that same score. I will post the correct breakdown,

Score _____ # of People ______ List #
107.5__________2_____________1
105____________4_____________3
102.5__________44_____________7
100____________54_____________51
97.5___________767____________105
95____________1161____________872

The still would have to canvass 871 people before they could start calling the 95's. So I have a feeling it can take a while.

[ATrooper2b]

Hey ATroop, just to fill you in, the list numbers are not because how many people got in that group. Im not sure who told you that you get the list number based upon how many others scored that same score. I will post the correct breakdown,

Score _____ # of People ______ List #
107.5__________2_____________1
105____________4_____________3
102.5__________44_____________7
100____________54_____________51
97.5___________767____________105
95____________1161____________872

The still would have to canvass 871 people before they could start calling the 95's. So I have a feeling it can take a while.

This is what I was told by Suffolk Civil Service Dept. for the last 2 tests I took. I don't think it has changed. Where did you get your info from?

[Stackit02]

The list is posted on the Suffolk County Web Site. It's public information. All you have to do is a little counting. And I have the list from the last test because I took that aswell, and it is the same format that I am telling you now. It is pretty standard for all civil service lists. For example, say the top score on a list was 100, and 7 people got a hundred, all seven of those people would have a list number of 1 because they all scored the best score. Then if the next score was a 95, and they had 30 people with that score, their list number would be 8, because there are seven people in front of them.

Im not sure if the person you spoke with is personal friend or not, but I would definitely point out they are giving out wrong information if you speak with them again.

I hope this information helps!

[gbotj]

hey stackit, what was the list number for 90 on the 03 exam?

[jt32485]

Stackit is correct, I just counted myself on the Suffolk civil service list.

[ATrooper2b]

I see what you guys are saying. Sorry if I mislead anyone. It was explained to me back in '03 by civil service and I thought that was how they explained it. Though I do know that it was approx. 2 years for them to exhaust the majority of the 95 scorers on the last 2 tests. It will be borderline for me with the age cutoff. I will be starting the spring academy with NYSP soon (MAR/APR) and took the Suffolk and Port Authority one more time as my backups, but I think i will probably stay with NYSP even though they make a bit less I like the fact that you can live almost anywhere in the state and there is plenty of overtime. I would like to move a few hours away from the city. Had enough of the rat race.:eek:

[ZELAYA13D]

Does anyone know how many they will hire from this test within this year!

[gbotj]

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I heard SCPD does not plan on putting in a 2008 class. Earliest will be beginning of 2009.

[Joe23]

How far in advance do they usually announce the next class? 8-9 months beforehand? I'm guessing that since there's been no mention of a summer academy, we're def looking at at least end of '08. They need about 6 months for processing, right? At least this gives me some more time to get into shape... that 12 minute mile-and-a-half is kicking my butt.

[danielleites]

when will the 97.5 get called

[formerFAM]

***********

[PBXTech]

Soon, very soon. You will be in the first, maybe the second, class at the very worst. Nice job. I am 95, hope to be there with you.

I also got a 95 but if you read above alot of the guys are saying there wont be any type of class till 2009. Have you heard some new good news? Let us know.

[Jimmy tied 08]

I got a 92.5 guess it will be at least 3 years till i here something. but i am a southhampton town resident so that could help me getting hired sooner i wish i could find out how mwny southhampton town residents took the exam. i think southampton town police are only about 3,000 dollars less a year than suffolk when they top out.

[zuggerat]

anyone want to start PTing?

[gbotj]

I was told by a suffolk sgt. that SCPD only plans on making about 200 cops off this list. Good luck if you got above a 97.5

[allevad2]

Don't worry that made perfect sense. Those 104 people who got above a 97.5 will get called for "200" spots.

[gbotj]

I was referring to the first group.

[Stackit02]

I was told by a suffolk sgt. that SCPD only plans on making about 200 cops off this list. Good luck if you got above a 97.5

So even a 97.5 is a long shot now?

[gbotj]

for the first group. classes might only be of 50 or so.

[formerFAM]

for the first group. classes might only be of 50 or so.

[Goose9454]

on the last suffolk county list they made it down to a 90, dont worry, a 97.5 shouldnt be a long shot

[gbotj]

"True, but they might have to go through 500 to get 50 people in the door"

no they dont, on the last exam suffolk only made 400 guys 1300 were called. They basically call 3 people for each position. Everyone throws around 1 for 10 and thats clearly wrong.

[formerFAM]

Everyone throws around 1 for 10 and thats clearly wrong.

[gbotj]

I didnt mean to come off as a know it all, and I apologize if I did. "Clearly wrong" was obviously the wrong choice of words to use. But you understand where I'm coming from with the 1 out of 10 thing.

[MELANIEC]

I Took The Recent Suffolk County Police Test And Scored A 97.5 Does Anyone Know How Long It Will Take For The Physical Test And What Kind Of Questions They Ask You On The Poly

[2grit]

Hey guys. I am currently in the process for a civilian job with one of the east end town police departments. The SCPD is the agency that handles the background investigation and processing for this particular position. While recently attending the orientation for this position I was able to talk with one of the SCPD applicant investigators. When I asked him about the SCPD test he told me that based on the current hiring plans the lowest score called from this exam would be a limited number of 95's that would be chosen from a lottery. From what he explained to me, is that there are just way too many people on the list and fewer positions available then originally anticipated. (He didn't specify how many they are actually going to hire) Just figured I would pass this info. along, as it pretty much came from straight from the source.

[richbrown123456]

Ouch if thats true im sure its going to upset a whole lot of people who thought they were going to get a chance.

[allevad2]

thank you captain obvious

[richbrown123456]

mature............

[Jimmy tied 08]

Hey guys. I am currently in the process for a civilian job with one of the east end town police departments. The SCPD is the agency that handles the background investigation and processing for this particular position. While recently attending the orientation for this position I was able to talk with one of the SCPD applicant investigators. When I asked him about the SCPD test he told me that based on the current hiring plans the lowest score called from this exam would be a limited number of 95's that would be chosen from a lottery. From what he explained to me, is that there are just way too many people on the list and fewer positions available then originally anticipated. (He didn't specify how many they are actually going to hire) Just figured I would pass this info. along, as it pretty much came from straight from the source.

i think even the county at this point has no idea how many people they are going to hire. there are still going to be officers retiring and others being promoted so the demand will always be there. i am more than sure the list will still get down to the90's. you have to take into account when people get called the may not want the job anymore and also may not be physically fit to get the job. i just try not to believe all the message board hype and keep walking the straight line so if and when i am called i will be ready

[PBXTech]

i think even the county at this point has no idea how many people they are going to hire. there are still going to be officers retiring and others being promoted so the demand will always be there. i am more than sure the list will still get down to the90's. you have to take into account when people get called the may not want the job anymore and also may not be physically fit to get the job. i just try not to believe all the message board hype and keep walking the straight line so if and when i am called i will be ready


I agree with you. There is alot of great info on here but for this job (suffolk police officer) the info is all over the board. I am going to hope that this test follows with the history of the last few. They hire 200+ and get to my grade and the grades below.

[formerFAM]

I agree with you. There is alot of great info on here but for this job (suffolk police officer) the info is all over the board. I am going to hope that this test follows with the history of the last few. They hire 200+ and get to my grade and the grades below.

Hype. Well said, and we will all be wise to avoid it. The only person who knows how may they will hire is the CE.

[Jimmy tied 08]

Hype. Well said, and we will all be wise to avoid it. The only person who knows how may they will hire is the CE.

Having said that, I think that the county would be acting a bit unethically if they hire 100 people from a list of 30,000 (or 20,000 who passed.) The county collected $3,000,000.00 in fees from applicants ($100 X 30,000). I understand that it is known that this is a prestigious job and highly comepetive, but it is not "right" to open a job just to collect a huge revenue.

the county loves the civil service test just for that reason its a huge cash cow for the county make 3 mill without having to raise taxes they will never limit the number of applicants just for that reason

[jt32485]

Hype. Well said, and we will all be wise to avoid it. The only person who knows how may they will hire is the CE.

Having said that, I think that the county would be acting a bit unethically if they hire 100 people from a list of 30,000 (or 20,000 who passed.) The county collected $3,000,000.00 in fees from applicants ($100 X 30,000). I understand that it is known that this is a prestigious job and highly comepetive, but it is not "right" to open a job just to collect a huge revenue.

Then if the county decided to only open the exam to a few thousand, everyone would complain that it's not "fair" because they missed the deadline.

[Jimmy tied 08]

simple fact your just not going to keep eveybody happy.

[MELANIEC]

I Scored A 97.5 On The Scpd Test Does Anyone Know How Long It Will Take To Get Called For The Physical And What Kind Of Questions They Ask On The Poly Also I Am Female Is It True That Women Get Called Sooner I Am Busting My A.. To Get Ready For This Damn Run I Would Love To Know How Much Time I Had I Am Already Running 6 Days A Week Wanna Know If I Should Start Going Twice A Day

[Jimmy tied 08]

I Scored A 97.5 On The Scpd Test Does Anyone Know How Long It Will Take To Get Called For The Physical And What Kind Of Questions They Ask On The Poly Also I Am Female Is It True That Women Get Called Sooner I Am Busting My A.. To Get Ready For This Damn Run I Would Love To Know How Much Time I Had I Am Already Running 6 Days A Week Wanna Know If I Should Start Going Twice A Day

i would not be surprised if they waited till june to do the first lottery the way civil service acts. i have never heard of women getting called sooner we are all on an even playing field. as far as the running dont over do it be stay with it i switch between intervals and distance and dont forget about the sit ups and push ups.

[formerFAM]

I Scored A 97.5 On The Scpd Test Does Anyone Know How Long It Will Take To Get Called For The Physical And What Kind Of Questions They Ask On The Poly Also I Am Female Is It True That Women Get Called Sooner I Am Busting My A.. To Get Ready For This Damn Run I Would Love To Know How Much Time I Had I Am Already Running 6 Days A Week Wanna Know If I Should Start Going Twice A Day

Don't run twice a day, in fact you shouldn't really run 6 days a week if you are not used to it, you might do damage to your knees.

[Jimmy tied 08]

i agree everyother day is the best it gives your muscles time to recoup and also prevents burnout

[allevad2]

Does anyone know if Suffolk has certain preferences with age? I got a 95 on my test and im pretty sure I will be called eventually. I am turning 20 this March. Just wondering if anyone knows any info on this. Because I would hate to be turned down for being too young and have to wait another 4 years when the competition becomes even greater. Thanks.

[PBXTech]

Does anyone know if Suffolk has certain preferences with age? I got a 95 on my test and im pretty sure I will be called eventually. I am turning 20 this March. Just wondering if anyone knows any info on this. Because I would hate to be turned down for being too young and have to wait another 4 years when the competition becomes even greater. Thanks.


Welcome to the 95 club.

Here is what they say about age on the suffolk county police website.

Age
Minimum age, 19 years on the date of the written test. Age 20 prior to appointment. Maximum age, 34 years on date of the written test (active military duty up to six years deducted from age)

[MELANIEC]

Thanks For The Advice Guys I Appreciate It I Just Feel Like My Time Is Never Gonna Get There As Far As The Run Goes The Situps And Pushup I Am Ok With But That Damn Run Ugggg... But I Will Make It And I Will Do It If It Kills Me. I Heard A Lot Of People Have Trouble With The Poly Does Anyone Know Anything About That

[waspcv8]

What is the deal with veterns points. I overheard a couple of guys saying that they were going to use these veterns points even though they were not eligible. I got the impression they were both in the army but served in europe.

[PBXTech]

What is the deal with veterns points. I overheard a couple of guys saying that they were going to use these veterns points even though they were not eligible. I got the impression they were both in the army but served in europe.


They can probley claim anything they want but when its time to prove it they will need the correct and true info on there service. Im sure SCPD will contact the armed forces in one way or another. I would guess failing to tell the truth so early in the game would eliminate them right away.

[billybob55]

I recall someone who took a assistant conductors test in MTA/LIRR(Long Island Railroad, New York) (mis-used his points. ) (means he said he had them and said yes I want to use them.)

He got hired from the list(definetly sooner than he would have if he didn't use them) However about 1 or 2 years later in his working as a conductor(or assistant) They caught up with him and discovered he used points that he had not earned. It was in the newspaper sometime in 2007. I don't recall if they laid him off or fired him, but they were considering it.

His military service (where he served) did not qualify him for points.(war zone?...im not military, but believe I think it has to be war zone or even a "qualifying war/conflict" if there is even a difference between "war" and "conflict"

that is what I read, but don't recall if they fired him or left him alone in the end.

hope this helps if it will point you twords finding out more info.

[Jimmy tied 08]

has any body recieved a certified letter from southhampton town police i missed the mailman and now have to wait till tuesday to get the letter

[Blue34]

has any body recieved a certified letter from southhampton town police i missed the mailman and now have to wait till tuesday to get the letter

The letter will ask you to respond if you are interested in being hired by Southampton Town PD. You have to send it back pretty quickly though so I would definitely get it Tuesday.

[SDC1983]

How do you know that Southampton even sent anything out?

[Jimmy tied 08]

How do you know that Southampton even sent anything out?

i dont know for sure who sent me the letter since i missed the mailman but i figured it is southhampton town since i am a resident and i know they hire residents first. it just sucks having to wait till tuesday for the post office to open up and find out what this is all about

[formerFAM]

So, the results have been out for about 2 months now. Has anyone been contacted or heard anything about the process starting?

[Jimmy tied 08]

So, the results have been out for about 2 months now. Has anyone been contacted or heard anything about the process starting?

i just recieved a certified letter in the mail to show up for pre-employment orietation for southhampton town police at the suffolk academy. has anyone else recieved this letter?

[gbotj]

hey congrats jimmy good luck.

[Jimmy tied 08]

hey congrats jimmy good luck.

thanks a lot i dont know what to expect but hopefully it is the first step

[gbotj]

jimmy what did you get on the PO exam, because what will happen is after you go to the orientation they will schedule you for your physical/medical. After the medical they have you sign a conditional offer of employment with the southampton town police department. If/when you sign this it takes you off the civil service list for SCPD and the only department you can be hired for is the southampton town PD. Now that could be a good thing or bad, good if you want to work for STPD but they may cut hiring and you could be in limbo for years. I know a guy who was waiting for a village PD in nassau after he signed the COE and they refused to hire anymore more cops until a contract was settled. He waited for about a year and last week he was hired with them. Now if you scored above a 95 on the PD exam, then you need to really think about everything and weigh it out. Maybe talk to a couple STPD officers and see what they have to say....tough call bro.

[PBXTech]

thanks a lot i dont know what to expect but hopefully it is the first step


Congrats! I would be so excited. If only suffolk police worked that fast.

[MELANIEC]

He Got A 92.5 On The Test... Not To Be Bitter Or Anything But I Scored A 97.5 And Would Gladly Have Accepted South Hampton. But For Some Reason They Hire Town Residents First No Matter What They Scored. I Think That Is Bull To Be Honest. I Am Happy For You That You Could Get It, But I Dont Understand Why This Is The Procedure. It Should Be Top Scores First No Matter What.....

[Jimmy tied 08]

He Got A 92.5 On The Test... Not To Be Bitter Or Anything But I Scored A 97.5 And Would Gladly Have Accepted South Hampton. But For Some Reason They Hire Town Residents First No Matter What They Scored. I Think That Is Bull To Be Honest. I Am Happy For You That You Could Get It, But I Dont Understand Why This Is The Procedure. It Should Be Top Scores First No Matter What.....

with a 97.5 you will be called probally a lot sooner than you think. as far as residency goes i think a lot of civil service jobs prefer residents first like fdny and nyc get extra points for living in the city. so dont be bitter your time will come and the best of luck to you.just because i got this letter by no means i have the job it is just the first step towards hopefully getting hired. and by the way i do know of a few brookhaven town residents working for southampton pd.

[PBXTech]

He Got A 92.5 On The Test... Not To Be Bitter Or Anything But I Scored A 97.5 And Would Gladly Have Accepted South Hampton. But For Some Reason They Hire Town Residents First No Matter What They Scored. I Think That Is Bull To Be Honest. I Am Happy For You That You Could Get It, But I Dont Understand Why This Is The Procedure. It Should Be Top Scores First No Matter What.....


Being bitter isnt gonig to get you anywhere. If I was you I would be very excited about the 97.5. If you make it threw all the testing and background you will be in the first class.
I dont see any problem with residents getting first dibs. It can actually help you when its your turn over nassau and out of state test takers. And remember just cause you got a great score doesnt mean you have the job.

[MELANIEC]

Like I Said I Am So Not Trying To Be Rude Or Bitter. I Am Just Stating My Opinion. And I Think It Should Just Be The Same For Everyone No Matter Where You Live. I Am Totally Not Trying To Rain On Your Parade, I Hope You Get The Job. I Just Don't Understand Why Rules Would Be Different For Some People Just Because Of Residence.

[gbotj]

well someone that lives in southampton means that they are a town tax payer, they have a say in elections (which is the main priority, since if the whole PD is made up of residents you can believe the politicians will be supported by the PBA and its members and can vote and elect). Residents also know the people of the town, and the areas very well which is a big plus. I'd rather work with someone who knew the area and the people rather than someone from some other town or county.

[MELANIEC]

Ok I Could See Your Point If All The Towns Did The Same Thing But That Is Not The Case...... Making It In My Opinion Not Fair. And As Far As Knowing The Town, This Is Something That Is Not Rocket Science And Can Be Learned. I Personaly Want The Best Person For The Job Working With Me Regardless Of Where They Live. BUT THAT'S JUST MY OPINION.

[SDC1983]

Me thinks you might want to worry not so much on where these people live and alittle more on Typing A Coherent And Legible Sentence. See How Fast You Get Sent Home Regardless Of Residency When Your Papers And Background Packet Is Filled Out Like This.

[MELANIEC]

First Of All Moron I Didn't Think I Was Being Graded On Casual Typing On A Website. And If I Scored An 87.5 Like You I Think I'd Refrain From Poking Fun At Someone Else's Intelligence....
Scpd: 97.5
Scco: 95
Please Don't Respond As I Haven't The Time For Nonsense.

[riese]

Great site you guys have here! I live in East Hampton and received a letter 2 weeks ago asking if I was interested in a PO position. I obviously sent it in with a yes (and a resume which they asked for) and just got a Certified letter from SCPD that I missed. I'm going first thing in the morning to the post office to get it. It was said in the first letter that the next step would be an "Information Gathering Orientation."

I have a few questions if you guys don't mind helping a newbie out: :D

Do they look down on guys with LE experience (NYPD.) I was told by a few people they do and am a bit worried.

My second question is basically what order the rest of the stuff comes? For example is the agility, background investigation or Medical exam first and what order they would be in. Also, is there a lapse between the orientation and the rest of the steps to help one prepare? I'm in relatively good shape so I'm not too worried but I honestly didn't expect to be called so fast. I just want to be as prepared as possible and knowing what I'm in for will help a lot!

Finally, Do they give me info, or get info from me in the "Information Gathering Orientation." At first I though they would give me info just like the word orientation would make one think but they did ask me to attach a resume to the first letter so I'm not exactly sure what to think about it.

Sorry about such a long first post. :(

Thanks!


ok, heres how the 5 eastern towns work, or at least the way it was explained to me by one of my sgts. The town has what they call a "Local List" they hire from first. you have to be a town resident to get on the that list. what that does is it takes everyone who lives in that town that took the suffolk police exam, and then puts them on a separate hiring list for that town ONLY. The town will start going down that list first to give its residents a shot. generally those lists arent very long, (less than 150 people in some cases) and from what i understand they can burn though up to 15 names on those lists just to hire 1 person. the physical agility test, background, psych, and polygraph get alot of people. after their lcoal list is exhausted then theyll start pulling from the county list. so i guess after awhile if you're near the top, you could get a call from like riverhead or somthing. i know there are a bunch of tiny little village police departments too, but the TOWN police departments are much larger(some with 60-100 cops, not as big as a suffolk precint, but its not tiny).

[PBXTech]

and just got a Certified letter from SCPD that I missed. I'm going first thing in the morning to the post office to get it. It was said in the first letter that the next step would be an "Information Gathering Orientation."

Wow that was fast. People were saying they wouldnt even call anyone for awhile. Congrats! What did you score on SCPD test?

[riese]

97.5. I'm one of the lucky guys who live in the five eastern towns. Anyone with info out there?

Wow that was fast. People were saying they wouldnt even call anyone for awhile. Congrats! What did you score on SCPD test?

[formerFAM]

Does anyone know what the eastern towns residency requirements are?

[Jimmy tied 08]

Does anyone know what the eastern towns residency requirements are? Meaning, what happens if I establish residency in one of those towns now, after the list is out?
the residency requirments are to have residency 90 days prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

[formerFAM]

the residency requirments are to have residency 90 days prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

[salc0025]

hey, i just got a certified letter from SCPD telling me that i have orientation for the position of POLICE OFFICER for the town of RIVERHEAD. has anyone else recieved a letter for the riverhead processing? my date is for march 20. does anyone know if it will just be riverhead or other eastern towns?

[Kannons610]

What was your score on the Suffolk test?

[Jimmy tied 08]

hey, i just got a certified letter from SCPD telling me that i have orientation for the position of POLICE OFFICER for the town of RIVERHEAD. has anyone else recieved a letter for the riverhead processing? my date is for march 20. does anyone know if it will just be riverhead or other eastern towns?

your date will probally be for riverhead residents, southhampton's orientation was last week with at least 100 canidates if not more.

[salc0025]

i got an 85 on the test. that what i was actually shooting for. i didnt really want SCPD although if they called it wouldnt be a bad thing. my friend got an 82 and he didnt get any kind of letter. so unless they are going to have another orientation then he might not get a letter from them till next year maybe.

[SDC1983]

Congrats on the letter from Riverhead. I wish they'd consider Flanders apart of Riverhead too cause I got an 87.5 but nothing from Southampton.

[Goose9454]

Went to the orientation for East Hampton Town police last thursday, anyone else going to the agility test on march 27th?

[NyCborn]

how does the call back work... i got a 90 and didnt here anything. congrats on the call back...i took the test last june

[CBPO23]

Has anyone that doesnt live in any of the eastern towns received anything?
just wondering...i scored a 102.5 on the test but i havent heard anything...
dont know if i should be looking for something or not.

also..does anyone have any info on the screening process such as the psych eval and the polygraph?what we should look for or anything we can do to prepare? any info will be helpful and much appreciated.
thanks and good luck to all.

[Goose9454]

Right now the eastern towns are processing thier local lists, East Hampton just had an orientation the other week, riverhead is sometime next week. if you got a 102.5, dont worry, you WILL get called, and it WILL be for the first SCPD academy class. From what i hear the next academy class is gonna be just "associated agencies" (towns and villages). the county is having some budget problems right now. besides, you definately want the suffolk job over one of the local PDs, the county pays better, is bussier, etc....

[richbrown123456]

wow congrats, well since your one of the top 50 scores you will prob. be the first to here anything so keep us informed. (Unless someone does know more on this) My guess is they will send them out sometime soon just to have a class ready for when its time but that’s just a guess. As for poly and phyc not much to say just be honest and patient if you have nothing to hide you should be fine. Just make sure your ready for the PT I took it for park police and more then half the candidates failed. GOOD LUCK!!!

[CBPO23]

thanks for the info, i really appreciate it. i will def keep u informed if i hear anything.

[BigDogg795]

92.5...I haven't heard anything since...

[RICHLegend]

...Hello everyone, im new here.I will try not to sound too stupid here...and appologize for my ignorance, but i need to start somewhere.I was wondering if anyone has any helpful info about becoming a part time police officer ? I have applied for southampton town.I live in sag harbor.Unfortunetly i am 36 , and the max age i belive is 34 for full time police test.But i was told part time doesnt matter and that was cool, so i applied.Besides all the great info on these forums, i just wanted too see if anyone had some"part time" info to share ...as far as.. "time" .."tests"...basically "what to expect" ? Thanks guys.

[salc0025]

Has anyone heard of how many people might go into the suffolk county police academy this year and when the academy might be? i heard they are only putting in a class for towns and villages. i was just curious as to what the numbers were looking like. since SCPD wont have a class going do you guys think the towns and villages will be putting in more people?

[Goose9454]

there is still no word on any academy date any time soon, as for if how many the towns and villages hire, its completely up to them as to what the need is and most importantly, what thier budget is. its generally MUCH smaller than the countys. i have my agility test next thursday

riverhead guys, whens your PAT?

[salc0025]

our PAT is next friday morning. im actualy not quite ready for it. im recovering from a back injury that happened in a car accident. but we will see what happens. well good luck with it and everything else.
they told us at orientation yesterday that the SCPD might not have a class in till the last 2 years of the test. that would mean no class this year or next year. but who knows with this county. atleast the towns and villages will have one every year.
good luck.

[gbotj]

Rich -

theres a lot of full time law enforcement agencies in NYS that work on LI, and NYC that have no max age limit. Heres a few - NYS Park Police, NYS Environmental Conservation Police, NYS University Police, MTA Bridges and Tunnels (Bridge and Tunnel Officer), NYS Courts (Court Officer), and all the Correction Departments.

[PBXTech]

they told us at orientation yesterday that the SCPD might not have a class in till the last 2 years of the test. that would mean no class this year or next year. but who knows with this county. atleast the towns and villages will have one every year

Thats terrible news. I hope things change for the better as towns and villages are not an option for alot of us.

[Goose9454]

1 week huh? wow thats really not much time, i hope you guys have been getting ready beforehand. thats really rough man, but good luck!

[richbrown123456]

wow a week crazy.. i was given 2 weeks.. i guess thats why so many people fail not much time to prepare thats why you need to be ready when they call you

[RICHLegend]

..Thanks on the info, gbotj.

..i checked park police..it was 35 tho?

[Pekkier]

If that were the case, the next class won't be two years until then. I would ask for my $100 back ASAP. If the county dont' refund me I'll get a lawyer and file a class action lawsuit! think about how much they'll have to refund.

[gbotj]

rich - sorry, your right park police is 35.

[SDC1983]

If that were the case, the next class won't be two years until then. I would ask for my $100 back ASAP. If the county dont' refund me I'll get a lawyer and file a class action lawsuit! think about how much they'll have to refund.

Not a dime

[kirasdad]

there is still no word on any academy date any time soon, as for if how many the towns and villages hire, its completely up to them as to what the need is and most importantly, what thier budget is. its generally MUCH smaller than the countys. i have my agility test next thursday

riverhead guys, whens your PAT?

Good luck on your PAT, what town do you live in?

[Goose9454]

East Hampton, Passed the Agility Test today, get in shape and be ready guys, like more than half the people there failed today.

[Cakes87]

what was the agility test like? what did you have to do, or are you not allow to say anything?

[Goose9454]

Pushups, Situps and a 1.5 Mile run, nothing too crazy and very straight foward, but form is everything. make sure you are working out NOW. i cant emphaisize that enough. if you're really serious about the job, you do not want to fail the only part of the hiring process that you actually have complete control over. the standards are posted under the job description so its not like i can get in trouble for saying anything.

[JBStateCO]

Goose,

You got contacted by Suffolk County already from the June 07 test?

[Goose9454]

Goose,

You got contacted by Suffolk County already from the June 07 test?

no, i have not been contacted by the county and i probobly never will with my score (82.5).

i took the suffolk county police exam but reside in the town of East Hampton. the town takes everyone who lives there, and gets thier scores from the civil service office. from that, they complie a LOCAL LIST of people who live in that town for jobs as TOWN cops (not county), so that is what is meant by local list. the SCPD facilitates the hiring process for the local departments beucase they dont have the people or facilites for selection and training (applicant investigation division, medical screening, poly, etc). im still number 10,000+ on the county list, but on the local list im number like 30 out of 120.

the eastern towns just do that so they dont have to come up with thier own exam.

[Dep D]

Hey guys, Grew up in Islip Terrace. I know what fun New York can be. I read the multiple pages of posts. Just some food for thought. You dont need to get 97-100 on the written test, and then wait four years for a phone call in Colorado... All the agencies are short. I live in the South Metro area. A nice house is $250k. The property taxes are $1800 a year... They start you at around $51k, match your 8% for 401K. Brand new equipment. Have about 250 sworn. We also have DV's, DRT's, chases, same as back home, but without the 4 year wait.... And you don't need a Rabbi to get you on the job.

Look up Denver PD, Arapahoe County SO, Douglas County SO, Parker PD, Thorton PD, Aurora PD. With most Colorado agencies you pay the $3,500 to put yourself through the academy, and you should have a job within a year. 14 weeks of FTO, and your on your own... DPD puts you through their academy, even as a lateral. Aurora puts you through their academy. Good luck to ya's.

[RICHLegend]

Hey Goose, i live in sag harbor.So how was that 1.5 run? where did they have the test?

[kirasdad]

East Hampton, Passed the Agility Test today, get in shape and be ready guys, like more than half the people there failed today.

Congrats, I scored the same but I live in Southampton town. Hopefully i'll here from them soon.