Suffolk County Corrections results

[PBXTech]

Anyone else waiting for the results to come out? I heard they will be out in march.

[RichieRichNY1]

You've heard more than me. I am waiting for the results as well.

[SDC1983]

Suffolk County has removed the old list from it's website this morning. Look for the new one to go up probably within the week.

[SDC1983]

Update: The new list is now online on the Suffolk County Civil Service website. Good luck!

[richbrown123456]

Yea i see, I recieved a 95 i guess not to bad. Question: Will i defienetly get called and how long till they try putting a class together. Also i have a couple of friends who didn't do as well, how far down the list do they usually go or did they go for the last list? One more thing do suffolk correction officers carry a pistol on and/or off duty? Im pretty sure they are considered peace officers but not to sure what that means.

[PBXTech]

Yea i see, I recieved a 95 i guess not to bad. Question: Will i defienetly get called and how long till they try putting a class together. Also i have a couple of friends who didn't do as well, how far down the list do they usually go or did they go for the last list? One more thing do suffolk correction officers carry a pistol on and/or off duty? Im pretty sure they are considered peace officers but not to sure what that means.


Congrats! I also scored a 95. I dont know how far on the list they go but suffolk corrections officers are peace officers and carry an off duty pistol as far as I understand.

[trooperhopefull]

I scored a 95 also. Does anyone know the latest on the contract negotiations and what the current contract pay scale is?

[2grit]

Hey guys I scored a 95 also. As far as how low of a score they will call on the list, I know that they have reached the bottom on past exams. I know a guy who has the job now, and he got on with a score of 70. They seem to move through the list pretty fast. From what I hear there is a pretty high turn over rate within the department. Anyways best of luck to everyone!

[panaricanstylez]

I didnt do as well as i hoped, i only scored a 80, so i doubt my odds of getting called anytime this century are good lol

[SDC1983]

I'd like to ask the usual questions on here, like what's the salary chart for the Suffolk Corrections, what's the shift schedule like, and when does anybody think they'd start to call people off this new list?

[richbrown123456]

Question: I am on my last full semester but I have 2 more classes that need to be taking for me to graduate. So if corrections were to call me are they lenient at all with scheduling so that I would be able to finish school? I understand this would not be possible at first but like a year down the road after being hired will they make any time for me to go to school I can probably do it all 1 day a week in the morning or night but if they are going to give me random scheduling with no regards for my schedule I will not be able to accomplish this so just wondering if there’s any way for me to finish once I am in?

[RichieRichNY1]

Looks like I am in the 95 club too. I agree with 2grit. Most corrections jobs have a pretty high turn-over. I guess once people start doing the job, they realize they don't like it. Which is a good thing, because you don't want anybody like that around when the crap hits the fan.

[ChrisF202]

Looks like I am in the 95 club too. I agree with 2grit. Most corrections jobs have a pretty high turn-over. I guess once people start doing the job, they realize they don't like it. Which is a good thing, because you don't want anybody like that around when the crap hits the fan.
Alot of people in the Suffolk Sheriff Corrections Division use the CO job as a "stepping stone" to the Suffolk County Police or the Suffolk Sheriff Law Enforcement Division (aka deputy sheriffs).

That is also why they hire more COs more frequently and in larger numbers then they do for deputy sheriffs or for SCPD officers.

[RichieRichNY1]

Yeah, I see that happening too. I am most likely going to take the Sheriff's exam this year. Another $100.00 handout.

[RichieRichNY1]

Does anybody know when they might be starting calling back applicants from this exam? Additionally, does anybody know how many CO's they plan to hire from the list? Thanks.

[John2008]

I got a 90 on it, I'm number 300something on the list. so I know I won't hear from them for a whilllleeeeeeee

[trooperhopefull]

I got a 90 on it, I'm number 300something on the list. so I know I won't hear from them for a whilllleeeeeeee

I was told by a sheriff that they go through alot of applicants and their is also a high turn over rate within corrections itself. They also need alot of people from what I am told. The sheriff I talked to said they probably will reach into the 90's from the first pull.

[richbrown123456]

It seems a lot of us did pretty well on this test yet no one is talking about it, Im guessing this isnt most of our dream job. Well if anyone has any information about this it would be great. For example what type of contract they have and so on.

[PBXTech]

Im also intrested but there is very limited info it seems. My wifes friends son is a corrections officer going into his 2nd year. He said he loves the job. He also said he made 50,000 with overtime his first year.Thats good or bad depending on your current position. He just got a 2nd raise and is very excited about there new contract in the works. For now all we can do is wait for the letter to go in for testing and pass each part and keep moving foward. In the end you will have all the information you need to decide if the job is for you.

[2grit]

From what I have heard from some CO's that I know, is that they are looking to hire about 80 people from the first canvass. Apparently corrections was supposed to have an academy class of about 40 new hires last year. However this class was canceled at the last minute. With retirements, and people leaving for other jobs they are really short staffed.

[RichieRichNY1]

This was the one job that I really was hoping I would get. I got a canvas letter for the NYS DOC, but I really don't want to move off the Island again. I was thinking Suffolk would be hiring a good amount of C.O.'s because of the new facility being built(or is already built, I don't know). Maybe somebody could shed some light on that.

[trooperhopefull]

This was the one job that I really was hoping I would get. I got a canvas letter for the NYS DOC, but I really don't want to move off the Island again. I was thinking Suffolk would be hiring a good amount of C.O.'s because of the new facility being built(or is already built, I don't know). Maybe somebody could shed some light on that.

The new facility isn't done yet and won't for a while. From what I am told that they need alot of people but because of budget problems they only can look to hire about 80 people for the next academy. Their is a academy in now and someone I know told me that they want to put a academy in around May and that is why the results came out so early. I don't think that is enough time to process people for a May academy. In my opinion I'm think of a fall or winter academy.

[SCSO CO II]

the reason the results posted early is in case when the contract is settled VIA binding arbitration (there's a 1st time for everything,I know),there are over 60 people in the department that can retire this year but are waiting for the decision regarding retro active monies to be paid and no one want to retire and not get paid....we are now into our 5th year without a contract.

the deputies that retired a few years back did not see the back pay when there contract was settled.....hope this clears it up for you....my guess is there will be another 40+ recruit class later this year...
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[wpaterno]

They came to the facility I used to work at to get ideas on the method of operation and design of the new jail.

[PBXTech]

Does Suffolk County Corrections have to wait for Suffolk County Police to put a class in the academy?

[MELANIEC]

So No One Really Has Any Idea On When We Will Get Called For The Physical Test Huh... This Run Is Killing Me! I'll Be At The Track Every Night I Guess Just To Be Sure I Am Ready For Scpd And This Test.
Scpd: 97.5
Scco: 95

[Exit24]

Congrats to all that passed the test, I hope to all see you one day in the academy! A class just went in before the last list was replaced with ours. Does anyone know how long the academy is?

[2grit]

Hey guys, I just received a canvass letter from civil service regarding interest for Suffolk Corrections. I'm sure a bunch of us will be receiving these. Looks like they will be starting processing soon.

[Exit24]

I got mine today also! Does anyone know what is tested on the physical? I know we have the 1.5 mile, and I think we have push ups and sit-ups but I'm not sure. Does anyone else know?

[gbotj]

yeah all the physicals are the same in suffolk county. If you want to see the requirements, just bring up the announcement to suffolk deputy sheriff and scroll to the bottom.

[richbrown123456]

I received it today also, Well just wondering how long this whole process is going to take if anyone has any idea? Or at least when they plan the next class because im currently in school and my semester wont be over till may I believe and I don’t want to cut out half way in the school year.

[Exit24]

yeah all the physicals are the same in suffolk county. If you want to see the requirements, just bring up the announcement to suffolk deputy sheriff and scroll to the bottom.

Yea, thats what I've been going by. Thanks

[PBXTech]

I also got the letter. I hope the next stage comes around fast for us.

[John2008]

I also got the letter. I hope the next stage comes around fast for us.

[John2008]

so what does their hiring process consist of?
what's the interview about? is it like a 1on1 thing or a oral board?

[SDC1983]

Got my letter too. I wonder how long it'll take for the actual process to begin.

[boxer127]

hey i talked to one of my friends that went through the process and he said that first they invite you to an orientation with a couple of hundred people and give you a packet to filll out and then you get called for the physical,interview and the whole backround process from there.If anyone has any different info let me know.

[PBXTech]

hey i talked to one of my friends that went through the process and he said that first they invite you to an orientation with a couple of hundred people and give you a packet to filll out and then you get called for the physical,interview and the whole backround process from there.If anyone has any different info let me know.


Heard the same thing in the same order. Word in the jail is they will be sending the next letter out this month.

[boxer127]

Has anybody out there received a letter about orientation, i heard the letters are coming out soon.

[Exit24]

I keep hearing different things; I guess it depends on who you talk too. I was told that the next class was going to be in September (They are canceling the April class), then just yesterday I heard that it might be next month. Do any Deputies, or anyone for that matter know when the next class might go in?

[richbrown123456]

I here july from a bunch of people who are in corrections and one of them who is in the current class but i also here a few other things. I guess we just have to wait.

[PBXTech]

I keep hearing different things; I guess it depends on who you talk too. I was told that the next class was going to be in September (They are canceling the April class), then just yesterday I heard that it might be next month. Do any Deputies, or anyone for that matter know when the next class might go in?

If anything the september date makes sence. That gives them 6 months to get us threw the process .That would mean they will call us in the next few weeks.

[PBXTech]

I here july from a bunch of people who are in corrections and one of them who is in the current class but i also here a few other things. I guess we just have to wait.

July sounds alot better then September.

[richbrown123456]

Yea that’s what I would think sept. because we all know how Suffolk processes take around six months but supposedly they are very very desperate for officers so they are moving it along quickly... this is just what I here

[SDC1983]

Well does the hiring process for corrections take as long as it does for PD? I think the academy itself is shorter... If it does take a shorter amount of time then maybe July isn't that far of a stretch.

[Exit24]

Well when did the last academy go in? I think it went in right before they posted the new list were on. Does anyone know how long the academy is?

[boxer127]

Hey exit the corrections academy is four months.

[richbrown123456]

I am pretty sure its only 5 weeks... could be wrong

[boxer127]

Hey rich the academy is definitely 4 months or 16 weeks. The shortest academy I know of is the state corrections and theirs is 8 weeks.

[richbrown123456]

kk if you know for a fact then you gotta be right lol sorry for false info

[richbrown123456]

Just picked up my mail I have an appointment. I received a 95 and I know a lot of others here did also, so im guessing it should come today or tomorrow

[PBXTech]

Just picked up my mail I have an appointment. I received a 95 and I know a lot of others here did also, so im guessing it should come today or tomorrow

Great news. I hope mine is there when I get home tonight.

[SDC1983]

Got the letter. Seemed like forever.

[Exit24]

I got mine today too, what date do you guys have your orientation? Mines April 17th at SCCC. I guess they will be explaining to us how the medical/physiological/fitness processing works…

[richbrown123456]

me to exit....8:30?

[Exit24]

me to exit....8:30?

Yea, Brentwood campus (I don't assume they would have it in two different ones, lol)

[richbrown123456]

Yea, Brentwood.. see you the 17th lol.... question for anyone who knows I took the PT about 8 months ago for park police when I received my letter for the PT it said if I took this PT less then a year ago I didn’t have to again. Does this still apply? Oh and im hearing a sept. Academy so I guess I was wrong regardless we will all find out for sure soon so I guess im going to stop with the hear say lol.

[PBXTech]

Ok ,I got the letter. Im the next day. April 18th at 8:30am!

[richbrown123456]

yea a very close buddy of mine has the 18th i wish i did so i didnt have to miss school

[Exit24]

Yea, Brentwood.. see you the 17th lol.... question for anyone who knows I took the PT about 8 months ago for park police when I received my letter for the PT it said if I took this PT less then a year ago I didn’t have to again. Does this still apply? Oh and im hearing a sept. Academy so I guess I was wrong regardless we will all find out for sure soon so I guess im going to stop with the hear say lol.


You received a letter for the fitness testing for corrections already? A friend of mine has the fitness test from the sheriffs 9 months ago. He asked and since it's less then a year he doesn’t have to do it again for corrections.

I know Levy has a hiring freeze on, someone mentioned close to September, October or November. Who knows!

[boxer127]

hey did any of you guys that got the letter have an 90 on the test or do you all have 95s or better

[MELANIEC]

I Dont UnDerstand I Got A 95 And Still Haven't Got A Letter?????

[richbrown123456]

Thats weird i would think they would get everyone with a 95... maybe they didnt, well give it one more day.. good luck

[MELANIEC]

Thanks... I Am Ready To Rip My Mailbox From The Ground And Throw It In The Street. The Stress From These Damn Civil Service Letters Is Killing Me... Lol
Scpd 97.5
Scco 95

[Exit24]

I Dont UnDerstand I Got A 95 And Still Haven't Got A Letter?????

I know a couple of guys that got a 100 with me, and I got called but they still didn't. I don't know what civil service is going by.

[MELANIEC]

I Got The Canvass Letter Asking If I Was Interested In Riverhead I Sent It Back Saying Yes Called Civil Service To Make Sure They Got It And They Said Yes But Still No Orientation Letter

[SDC1983]

They might've done a lottery if they had an overflow of people who responded back yes. What might not matter at this point, is what you got on the test. After you get the first letter and sent back yes, they might have just taken those and grouped them into a separate list of people who are interested in the job. Might explain why somebody with a 100 didn't get a letter and people with 95s did. This is just pure speculation, but it would be a likely scenario. I also do sort of remember the first letter we all got saying that if you were to send back the letter with a yes, you were going to be put onto a different list.

[MELANIEC]

You Mean You Didn't SEND BACK That First Intial Letter Asking If You Were Interested In A Position At Riverhead?

[MELANIEC]

Ok So I Got The Letter I Can Breath Now

[johnc6728]

im confused,i got a 90,got a canvas letter,sent it back(yes)never heard from anyone again.....i see some of you got another letter for (orientation)??did all of you score above 90 on the written?

[richbrown123456]

I havent seen any with a 90 get a letter. Don't worry im sure you will be getting one sooner then later.

[Exit24]

im confused,i got a 90,got a canvas letter,sent it back(yes)never heard from anyone again.....i see some of you got another letter for (orientation)??did all of you score above 90 on the written?

I wouldn't worry about it; this is only the first wave of people getting called in for investigation. There is another 3 years or so before this list is replaced.

[boxer127]

I was kinding wondering why they sent the first letters to those of us with 90s but we didnt the orientation letters, maybe they were seeing how many people would respond. They probably got a good feedback on the response letters which is why I guess the 90s didnt get a orientation letter. Thats the only scenario that would make sense.

[RichieRichNY1]

Just some tips for you all. DO NOT ARRIVE LATE to the seminar. Be there atleast 15 minutes early in BUSINESS ATTIRE.
The packet they give out is very extensive. You need to make maps of all the places you worked and hand write the actual crossection and write the directions.
I know I am gonna have trouble remembering my one job that was off the books when I was 17-18. I can remember the guys name, but I don't remember the address. Any suggestions? I also got 2 tickets around 8-9 years ago and I can't remember the exact month/day. I tried calling up the dept's that gave them to me, but I couldn't get a straight answer. Additionally, they need to know the places you ever rented to live and the renter you were paying, plus their address. I don't know how I am gonna find this stuff.

[SDC1983]

The question I have is that aren't the Corrections Officers on the verge of getting a new contract? They went into a whole thing about the pay and the benefits, but isn't that hopefully going to be all obsolute soon? They've been without a contract for years now but I thought they were towards the end of arbitration for a new one. Can anybody clarify this?

[boxer127]

To those who went to orientation, were there alot of people leaving when they were informed of the job scope. I have a friend whose a c.o and when he went to orientation alot of people left early

[Exit24]

To those who went to orientation, were there alot of people leaving when they were informed of the job scope. I have a friend whose a c.o and when he went to orientation alot of people left early

I didn't really see anyone leave, but then again I wasn't paying attention to all 104 people, lol.

[PACE]

Just looking around the Sheriff's Office website (so little info on this job out there) and noticed under "firearms training", it says revolver/shotgun.

Do they still issue six shooters?

[boxer127]

has anyone out there heard any rumors on when the 90s will be called for orientation, hey pace I dont think they use revolvers, Im pretty sure they use 9mm actually i almost positive.

[richbrown123456]

They said something about another academy in april or some time around then so i would guess they would have to call them for that sometime in the pretty near future

[Exit24]

They said something about another academy in april or some time around then so i would guess they would have to call them for that sometime in the pretty near future

Do you mean this April or April 2009? How’s everybody doing on their packets btw?

[ChrisF202]

has anyone out there heard any rumors on when the 90s will be called for orientation, hey pace I dont think they use revolvers, Im pretty sure they use 9mm actually i almost positive.
Yeah, I am 99% positive that they issue one of the Glock versions to both deputy sheriffs and when required, to correction officers (CO's only get guns for certain assignments as almost all of their work is done inside of a secured building).

It seems that they dont regularly update their website except for the press releases section. Alot of the pages are still quoting statistics from the 1990s; ex. "In 1999, this enforcement role resulted in the issuance of 1,123 summonses for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Deputies made 79 arrests, while 719 incidents were investigated.".

[richbrown123456]

2009.. but thats just right around the corner when it comes to starting the BI.

[Exit24]

2009.. but thats just right around the corner when it comes to starting the BI.

That’s what I though. This April would have made no sense, there’s only 9 days left in it lol. So I guess they have us go through all the processing, then just make us wait?

[boxer127]

Hey rich and exit you guys got me confused, when you say another academy in april does that mean for the people with 100s and 95s or are you saying another academy meaning after the 100 and 95s in this academy there wil be another one for the possibly 90s and 85s

[richbrown123456]

I’m not sure; some kid went up to ask a question after the orientation was over. I was right behind him. He was basically saying he wasn’t sure if this job was for him, so he wanted to know how to sign for a declination. The investigator told him to call the office and they will tell him, if he doesn’t decline the proper way he will be taking off the list. If he does it the right way he can always change his mind, and there will be another class around April (it may have been a different month but I am pretty sure that’s what I heard), and since he either has a 95 or a 100 they will always call him for processing as long as he does the declination the proper way. So basically what I get out of that is the next orientation will consist of 90’s and people who have taken a declination with 95’s and 100’s. As for hiring for the next class I am not sure how that’s going to work because there is about 200 of us going for these 25-30 slots (that’s how many they said are available for the next class) so say if 40 pass everything, I would assume the 10 that don’t make the class will be in this April class I heard about, but that’s just a guess. Maybe someone else knows more about how they handle people left over, I am pretty curious my self.

[MELANIEC]

hey to all who were at the orientation, did anyone notice that when they were calling some people out in the hall, some if not all did not return. the guy next to me got called out in the hall in the middle of the "speech" and never returned. i am wondering if they were possibly running prints to see who came up with stuff on their record and then calling them out. this packet stinks by the way. NOTE TO ALL MY FELLOW LADIES WHO HAVE NOT HAD ORIENTATION YET. WEAR A SUIT JACKET WHEN ATTENDING OR BE PREPARED TO BE SCREAMED AT. THE LETTERS SAY BUSINESS ATTIRE, WHICH MOST WOMEN INTERPRET AS SLACKS AND A BLOUSE. NOT IN THIS CASE!!! THEY WANT A JACKET....

[johnc6728]

how many people are they hiring in total,from the eligable list?does anyone know for sure?

[richbrown123456]

No clue.. i think more then usual because they are short from what i hear.

[Exit24]

hey to all who were at the orientation, did anyone notice that when they were calling some people out in the hall, some if not all did not return. the guy next to me got called out in the hall in the middle of the "speech" and never returned. i am wondering if they were possibly running prints to see who came up with stuff on their record and then calling them out. this packet stinks by the way.


I noticed that too, at first I thought that they just messed up on some of the paperwork that we did so far. But they never came back… so I don’t know what happened. Maybe after getting yelled at they just didn’t want to deal with it anymore, lol.

[johnc6728]

they were actually yelling at people?for what reason?sounds like day one of boot camp....

[boxer127]

Hey rich I got a question, you said they told you there was about 200 or so people in the pool for the job. If you look at the suffolk county eligible list between the 100s and 95s there are 358 people, do you know what happen to the rest.

[richbrown123456]

I had 104 in my orintation and my buddy had 105 or 125 im not sure what he said i was on the phone with him when i asked and was loosing service lol. Im pretty sure that there was no more orintations. My guess is that they decided not to go or did not fill out the paper we receieved a couple of months back. I did see a lot of empty envolopes atleast 10 maybe even 20 (that was just from my orintation), so those had to be no shows. I dont think a lot of people really viewed this as a great oppurtunity because a lot of people cant see them selves working in a jail 9 hour (or more) a day. Im very excited. I hope i am one of the 30 they hire. sorry if im not making sense i am on my train typing with my cell phone.

[boxer127]

thanks your probably right alot of people dont think its a great job and didnt reallly take it serious.hopefully alot more drop out because i have a 90. I got the first letter but didnt recieve a letter for orientation. I was very exited myself when I got that first letter I thought I was gonna start moving through the process Oh well, hopefully soon. Good luck with everything.

[richbrown123456]

i wouldent worry too much you will get your chance soon enough i know it sucks waiting

[PACE]

So is it safe to assume that 85's don't stand a chance?

[richbrown123456]

Prob. not for the next class but im 90 percent sure they will get to 85's before the list expires, or atleast a lottery for those with a 85. I could be wrong but doubt it. Good luck

[boxer127]

definitely will the last list went all the way to 70 and that was only 2 and half years prior to this one.

[PACE]

Thanks guys. I know someone that's in the academy now and he says he's sure I'll get called with an 85. He took the test a couple of years ago and also scored an 85 and way more people took the test then.

I'm ****ed at myself...I thought I killed it on the test, I must have missed a 90 by one question.

Thanks again and good luck to the rest of you guys.

[johnc6728]

im still confused about the process,they go all through the list of passing grades,from 105 - 75..or whatever,and thats like 1000 people,but they only hire like 30 cos?couldnt they find 30 out of the first 100?i dont get it.:confused::confused:

[MELANIEC]

It's 30 For The First Class There Can Be Several Classes Per Year For The Next Four Years Until The Next Exam.

[Exit24]

So who else had to use the green pen, lol!

[PBXTech]

So who else had to use the green pen, lol!


I go on May 1st. Care to give me a heads up?

[richbrown123456]

Green pen? ehh didnt go to good for me im still in but it i am very doubtfull i will make it after today. I hope im wrong :(

[PBXTech]

Green pen? ehh didnt go to good for me im still in but it i am very doubtfull i will make it after today. I hope im wrong :(

What happen if you dont mind me asking?

[boxer127]

So I guess you guys had another appointment after the orientation, can someone tell me what thats about and what the green pen means.

[Exit24]

Green pen? ehh didnt go to good for me im still in but it i am very doubtfull i will make it after today. I hope im wrong :(

what happened bro?

[boxer127]

Exit can you tell me what the visit today was about and if you know anything about the green pen.

[Exit24]

Exit can you tell me what the visit today was about and if you know anything about the green pen.

All they do is sit you down and ask you for everything they told you to have. They look over your packet and make sure you answered every question. They make you use a green pen if you mess anything up/forget to put something in your packet. I guess it just makes you stand out, lol. Then they give you your PT date. That’s all; I was out in under an hour. Less then 10 minutes of which was with an investigator.

[boxer127]

thanks i didnt get called yet , I have a 90 but i hear it will be soon. I guess I will have everything together when the time comes. If you can keep me posted along your journey I would much appreciate it.

[richbrown123456]

Hmm thats odd i got a "yes and no" question packet took me about a hour and half to fill out. i was there from 9-1 then i had to come back becuase my maps wernt from top to bottom they were side to side, i didnt see no green pen either. I guess it depends on your investigator. Ehh i rather not get into why my chances are shot. Im still hanging in their tho so wish me luck :confused:

[PBXTech]

Hmm thats odd i got a "yes and no" question packet took me about a hour and half to fill out. i was there from 9-1 then i had to come back becuase my maps wernt from top to bottom they were side to side, i didnt see no green pen either. I guess it depends on your investigator. Ehh i rather not get into why my chances are shot. Im still hanging in their tho so wish me luck :confused:


You have to be positive. Untill they tell you otherwise keep moving foward.

[2grit]

Hey Rich do you have to do the PAT? I know you did it last year for park PD like me. I know it's good for a year, but I think that year is coming up.

[richbrown123456]

I have no clue man i cant find the date i took it. Do you know when it was? Are you also in this corrections process?

[Exit24]

Hmm thats odd i got a "yes and no" question packet took me about a hour and half to fill out. i was there from 9-1 then i had to come back becuase my maps wernt from top to bottom they were side to side, i didnt see no green pen either. I guess it depends on your investigator. Ehh i rather not get into why my chances are shot. Im still hanging in their tho so wish me luck :confused:

Be positive bro. As long as you walked out of there today and they gave you the PT date you're fine. I wouldn't worry about it. They would have disqualified you if it was that bad.

[2grit]

I have no clue man i cant find the date i took it. Do you know when it was? Are you also in this corrections process?

Yeah I'm in the corrections process too. Have to bring my paperback on Wed. 4/30. I think the PAT date from last year was 5/15/07. What date did they give you today? Being as it's so close to a year I will probably have to do it again. I'm not really worried about failing it, just would rather not have to take another day off from work. I'm gonna wait until Wed. and then call civil service and ask when I have the exact date that I have to go.

[richbrown123456]

5/12 is my PT date ehh i guess i should call them

[richbrown123456]

i took it 5/14 last year i just found it. I made it by 2 days i dont know if they are going to let that slide, but a years a year...

[salc0025]

should we have recieved a date for the agility at orientation? i dint remmeber getting a date. do you guys think that they will give us the dates when we take our packets in?

[richbrown123456]

Yea you will get it when you drop off your packet. I dont have to take it just called civil service :)

[2grit]

Yea you will get it when you drop off your packet. I dont have to take it just called civil service :)

Nice Rich. I'm gonna call tomorrow after I get my PAT date. Hopefully I won't have to do it again either.

[richbrown123456]

Hey 2grit do you know if the medical also has this 1 year time span? Just wondering because this is also something administered by civil service not the actual sheriffs department (I think) I guess I should have asked when I called.

[2grit]

Hey 2grit do you know if the medical also has this 1 year time span? Just wondering because this is also something administered by civil service not the actual sheriffs department (I think) I guess I should have asked when I called.

The medical is only good for 6 months. I just recently had to do another one back in March for a different civil service job. I am also going to try and find out today if they are going to make me do the psychological again too. The one I passed from last year is from about 10 months ago. I don't know how long the psych. is good for though.

[Exit24]

The medical is only good for 6 months. I just recently had to do another one back in March for a different civil service job. I am also going to try and find out today if they are going to make me do the psychological again too. The one I passed from last year is from about 10 months ago. I don't know how long the psych. is good for though.

The psych is good for one year, and is good as long as it was done for another Law Enforcement position.

[2grit]

The psych is good for one year, and is good as long as it was done for another Law Enforcement position.

Yeah it was for the Suffolk County Park Police. Looks like I should be good to go with the psych too. Thanks for the info.

[richbrown123456]

Just wondering why did some people get the yes/no packet and others didnt? I have a friend who went today didnt get it and a few others who did.

[PBXTech]

Just wondering why did some people get the yes/no packet and others didnt? I have a friend who went today didnt get it and a few others who did.


Everyone that was in my small group took the yes/no packet. It seemed like part of the process for my group. I really wouldnt worry about it.

[boxer127]

Those of you who are under investigation, did the investigators tell you what date they are looking to get you into the academy.

[richbrown123456]

I do not really recall I think they said around sept.

[Exit24]

All I remember them saying was that the personal background investigation wasn't for another 5-6 months.

[PBXTech]

All I remember them saying was that the personal background investigation wasn't for another 5-6 months.

From what I heard our group would be in the academy in August. I guess time will tell.

[SCSO CO II]

August ? even september is unrealistic ....i will say this though.....if they put a class in before january 1st it cuts the step system by one step allowing you to make top step up to a year sooner...unless the county is really getting hammered paying out overtime,it doesnt make sense to hire til after jan 1st

[MELANIEC]

God Am I The Only One Who Is Nervous For This Physical Test. I Am Getting So Jittery All Of A Sudden Hope I Don't Hyperventilate On This Stupid Run. I Am At About 30 Seconds Under The Passing Time. Hope I Don't Get To Nervous And Screw Up.

[richbrown123456]

Ehh im not to nervous about the PT, because i dont have to take it lol :) well i went in today to get my medical date which i am a little nervous about because my eyes are shot. Im also very nervous about the whole process.

[richbrown123456]

Good luck to everyone taking the PT today :)

[PBXTech]

I wonder if they got the run in before the rain? I hope there is better weather for mine tomorrow.

[PBXTech]

Anyone else have there pt tomorrow?

[Exit24]

I wonder if they got the run in before the rain? I hope there is better weather for mine tomorrow.

We had to run on the indoor track because it was raining.


Good luck to everyone tomorrow!

[richbrown123456]

Around how many people passed the PT?

[MELANIEC]

Did Anyone Else From The Monday 5-12-08 Physical Test Get Their Medical Date Changed My Investigator Just Called To Reschedule Me To The 21st Instead Of The 19th. Just Wondering.....

[richbrown123456]

I didnt but mine is on the 21st also

[Exit24]

Did Anyone Else From The Monday 5-12-08 Physical Test Get Their Medical Date Changed My Investigator Just Called To Reschedule Me To The 21st Instead Of The 19th. Just Wondering.....

Maybe they just double booked your appointment time and had to give you another one.

[PBXTech]

Nobody called to change mine which is on the 27th. My PT was Tuesday.

[Exit24]

So how does everyone that went today think they did on the medical? That spirometry (breathing test) was tougher then I thought, lol. I know they can't tell us our scores/stats, but I assume they would let us know if we failed or not. What do you guys think?

[boxer127]

I know somebody asked this question already but I didnt see a response so I will ask again because im interested myself, does anyone have any idea how many people failed the physical.

[PBXTech]

We started with around 60 and the time the run was over there was 35 or so. I heard the day before went pretty much the same way. My medical is on the 27th so I dont have any feedback on that just yet.

[MELANIEC]

Did Anyone Else Get The Letter For The Written Physc Test? Mine Is On Friday The 30th Yet Another Weekday Appointment! I Hope We Are Nearing The End Of This Very Long Process! I Wonder Does Anyone Know How Long The Academy Is? I Keep Hearing All Different Things.

[richbrown123456]

Mine is also the 19th

[PBXTech]

My physcological is on June 2nd.

[Exit24]

I know somebody asked this question already but I didnt see a response so I will ask again because im interested myself, does anyone have any idea how many people failed the physical.

63 people passed. (I dont know how many people were exempt from it though who already did it within the last year)

[boxer127]

thanks exit but 63 of all applicants, just your physical ,I thought there were differnt days for physicals.

[Exit24]

thanks exit but 63 of all applicants, just your physical ,I thought there were differnt days for physicals.

we started out with around 225 applicants at orientation. between the two days they had the agility test it went down to 63.

[MELANIEC]

Exit Wasn't Their 4 Days Of Physical Agility Testing I Heard Monday, Tues, Wed, And Thurs. Mine Was Monday And Thats What Everyone There Was Saying

[Exit24]

Exit Wasn't Their 4 Days Of Physical Agility Testing I Heard Monday, Tues, Wed, And Thurs. Mine Was Monday And Thats What Everyone There Was Saying

I thought the exact same thing; I remember hearing the investigators say it was May 12-May 15. I was talking to the police instructor at the academy, and he said it was only Monday and Tuesday…. that a lot of people dropped out after they gave us the packet. Not unless he was doing Mon and Tues, and other instructors were doing Wednesday and Thursday. I don’t know any candidates who had it those days though.

[PACE]

For what it's worth.

I recently spoke to someone I know that's in the academy (may have graduated by now) and I asked him what my chances were having scored an 85 on the test. He told me I'm getting called for sure...that approx 60-65% of the people that get called either pass up on the offer or get DQ'ed. He said it all depends on how bad you want the job....if you WANT it you'll get it, just a matter of jumping through all the hoops.

What I'm trying to say is that those numbers kinda confirm what was told to me. If you scored in the 80's (like me), hang in there cause they burn through a lot of applicants.

[boxer127]

Wow 63 thats it I guess there not going to get that many in this class, they didnt even start any of the backround investigations. Well hopefully alot of people pass up on the job and they call the 90s asap.

[John2008]

I scored a 90 and nothing yet.

[BackInBlack]

If you got a 90, you will most likely get called in. On the previous exam, I had scored a 90 with a list number of 217. I had recieved a letter to show up for an interview but I ended up not following through because I was in the Nassau Corrections Academy at the time. BTW, I was hired by Nassau with 90.

[boxer127]

anyone out there with any info on the academy date, and in general how is the process going so far

[PBXTech]

anyone out there with any info on the academy date, and in general how is the process going so far

Never told us a date for the academy. We are up to the
Psychological Interviews right now. Mine is on June 16th. Everything seems to be moving pretty fast.

[johnc6728]

when are they going to call the 90s?does anyone know or have an idea?

[panaricanstylez]

I take it that those who scored 85 and below probably wont be called until next year if ever?

[PACE]

I take it that those who scored 85 and below probably wont be called until next year if ever?

I'm in the same boat as you...scored an 85. I'm pretty sure we're going to be called but, yeah....the question is when.

I know someone that took the test 2 years ago and scored an 85. WAY more people took that test then the one we took and they weren't hiring as many officers then as they are now. He just graduated from the academy, so there is hope.

[boxer127]

I dont work for civil service but I would guarantee yoou get called with a 85 my friend got a 75 on the last test and was called. It probably wont be this year but next. I got a 90 myself and are still waiting for the call. Hang in there

[richbrown123456]

just took my psych. I think it went ok but cant be to sure. I hope it did... Does anyone know when we get the results or how?

[SDC1983]

How long was your interview for and what kinda questions did they ask, if you don't mind me asking? I have mine coming up soon.

[Exit24]

They will mail you a letter in 2 weeks only if you failed. My interviewer told me I passed when I was done though. It depends on the person you had.

[richbrown123456]

did you have yours today?

[Exit24]

did you have yours today?

no, I had my oral interview on June 10th

[PBXTech]

They will mail you a letter in 2 weeks only if you failed. My interviewer told me I passed when I was done though. It depends on the person you had.

My interviewer also said I passed and had no problem moving me foward. They also said I could be contacted in the next few days either by phone or mail depending on the investigator.

[MELANIEC]

Exit Which Interviewer Did You Have? I Had The Young Blonde Girl. She Didn't Tell Me Wether I Passed Or Not, She Just Said My Test Shows That I Am An Independent, Self Assured, Dominent, Self Controled, Person Who Likes Things To Be Neat, Tidy, And In Their Place. Whatever The Hell That Means I Don't Know. Also Were You Able To Remember The Three Words At The Begining Of That Concentration Test. I Completly Blanked Out From Lack Of Sleep The Night Before. I Hope That Didn't Hurt Me.

[richbrown123456]

melaniec was your young girl really tall??

[MELANIEC]

Yes She Was Really Tall

[Exit24]

I had the same women for my interview. She kept playing around on her cell phone during my interview, lol. She was very nice though, and I was only in there for about 15-20 minutes. She didn't even ask me to explain any of my answers from the written portion either. Yea I remembered the three words she gave me, but what was her reaction though? If it really mattered she would have said something, or tried to give you a hard time about it. I’m sure you did fine.

[MELANIEC]

She Said It Wasn't A Big Deal. And I Thought I Did Fine, That Is Until I Saw That They Actually Told You That You Passed. Thats Whats Kinda Making Me A Little Nervous. I Can't Wait For This To Finally Be Finished, This Whole Process Makes You Totally Paranoyd No Matter How Confident You Are.

[Exit24]

The psych I had last year for the job i'm currently in didn't tell me up front I passed either, but i did. I wouldnt worry about it, we only have one more step left!

[richbrown123456]

Ehh so im not qualified phyclogically, Not sure what to say about that. I thought it went extremely well I was in and out in 12-15 mins did not hit any road bumps but I still managed to fail. Im going to appeal but I think that is hopeless. Does anyone else know of anyone who passed a second time around? Doubt it. . Oh well good luck guys

[boxer127]

rich sorry to hear that. I have known people who appealed and got in with other departments but not sure about corrections. Did they tell you why you failed or lead you onto anything.

[richbrown123456]

Nah i really have no clue they didnt say anything it doesnt even make sense. She didnt get into anything that i told her and i have nothing negative atleast in my eyes, i thought the interview went great. Well im not to depressed about it, i will appeal see what happens, i highly doubt once you are labled a phych failure that its going to change. I have a feeling this is why i failed because i told her my investigaor suggest i decline from park police last year. this was at this moment my second choice. Im currently awaiting NYPD for july, correction was some what of a backup but now im kind of nervous without a backup :(

[boxer127]

hey guys I spoke to a friend of mine who works at the corrections academy and he told me the academy was pushed from oct to march, it has something to do with levy holding back. Has anyone else heard anything similar about academy dates.

[gbotj]

rich brown, a lot of times these psychologists take things waaayyyy out of context and if you hire a psych DQ attorney he will get the results of your examination, and go over it with you. Then I believe you will have an interview with a private psychologist provided by your attorney and they will evaluate you and will go into more detail, and ask more questions than the PD psych just to clarify things then send their evaluation to your attorney and you will probably have it overturned.

I have no experience with this though because I have not failed a psych exam. But this is how I'm told it works.

[Exit24]

hey guys I spoke to a friend of mine who works at the corrections academy and he told me the academy was pushed from oct to march, it has something to do with levy holding back. Has anyone else heard anything similar about academy dates.

I just told someone the same thing. I work in the county Executive office and was talking with some of his assistances the other day and they said we still have at least another 6 months to a year before we are hired. Were waiting for about 100 or so Correction Officers to retire before we can be hired, Levy won't hire any more till they are gone. All they're really waiting for is the new contract anyway.

[MELANIEC]

So does that mean if you haven't heard anything about your psych test you passed??? Do they only contact you if you fail?

[Exit24]

So does that mean if you haven't heard anything about your psych test you passed??? Do they only contact you if you fail?

correct.

[PBXTech]

I just told someone the same thing. I work in the county Executive office and was talking with some of his assistances the other day and they said we still have at least another 6 months to a year before we are hired. Were waiting for about 100 or so Correction Officers to retire before we can be hired, Levy won't hire any more till they are gone. All they're really waiting for is the new contract anyway.

Any word on when this new contract will be final?

[Exit24]

If he comes in today i'll ask.

[richbrown123456]

Originally Posted by MELANIEC View Post
So does that mean if you haven't heard anything about your psych test you passed??? Do they only contact you if you fail?

Well it depends when you took your oral exam. If it has been over 2 weeks then your in the clear i think if not then you can still receive a letter

[MELANIEC]

rich which date did you have fro your oral exam?

[richbrown123456]

I had mine on the 11th and received my failure letter 2 days ago

[MELANIEC]

rich
mine was on the 11th also so i guess i'm ok. don't worry i am sure things will work out for you. just think positive and good things will come.

[richbrown123456]

Yea you should be good, today would be 2 weeks also. Well i hope so, good luck with the rest of the process

[Exit24]

Getting back to your question PBXTech, I was able to speak with him yesterday. He said the summer 08 class will be canceled and the fall 08 class will most likely be canceled also. He see's us going in the Spring 09 or Summer 09 class. Levy is refusing to hire any new CO's. The police force is down 700 Officers and he isn't hiring any more for a while with that either.

[PBXTech]

Getting back to your question PBXTech, I was able to speak with him yesterday. He said the summer 08 class will be canceled and the fall 08 class will most likely be canceled also. He see's us going in the Spring 09 or Summer 09 class. Levy is refusing to hire any new CO's. The police force is down 700 Officers and he isn't hiring any more for a while with that either.

Thanks for getting back to me so fast. Wow thats terrible. I knew the wait for scpd would be long but dam, looks like corrections will be just as long. Levy has to give in at somepoint and start to hire again.

[boxer127]

I understand we are in a recession and the budget is different from the past couple years but I would think the county is spending more money paying guys ot then hiring new officers, and I have friends that are co s I know there is plenty of ot.

[Exit24]

I understand we are in a recession and the budget is different from the past couple years but I would think the county is spending more money paying guys ot then hiring new officers, and I have friends that are co s I know there is plenty of ot.

Levy would rather pay overtime, it costs more to hire a new employee. Our heath care is expensive (Thats straight from the deputy county exec.) I like his theory.... we just gotta get in first, lol

[boxer127]

Ok so maybe I was wrong but at least now is makes a little sense. I guess I will be waiting along time with the 90 im sitting on. probably have a better chance of getting called with my 89.339 on nassau pd test.

[pegstersull]

If you go to Suffolk County Gevernment page and look at the budget it says it cost more in overtime because it goes by seniority & it cost more in over time than to hire new employees look at page 323 it has some good information
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/legis/bro/Reports/2007/Review%20of%20the%202008%20SC%20operating%20budget %20.pdf

[PBXTech]

So its been a few weeks since our last step. Anyone have any info on the new contract? Not sure if its true but I did hear the arbitrator made a final decision and the new contract information will be out no later then next month.

[PBXTech]

If you go to Suffolk County Gevernment page and look at the budget it says it cost more in overtime because it goes by seniority & it cost more in over time than to hire new employees look at page 323 it has some good information
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/legis/bro/Reports/2007/Review%20of%20the%202008%20SC%20operating%20budget %20.pdf


Page 323 did have alot of positive information.



New class in the sheriff's budget
41 open spots before new contract and retirements
Additional cost of new class will be less then future overtime expenditures

[Exit24]

I guess it could be positive, depending on how you look at it. It stated that there were 41 vacancies in 2007 and they recommend "that the January 2008 class be increased to fill all vacancies that exist when the class begins." (pg.322). There was a class in January, but I wonder how many recruits were actually in it

It goes on to say that they expect many CO's to retire when the new contract comes out, and to start preparations for a July class IF this situation occurs (pg.323). But other then that they recommend a January 2009 class. (Because of the new facility being finished in late 09, and being opened in 2010)

[PBXTech]

I guess it could be positive, depending on how you look at it. It stated that there were 41 vacancies in 2007 and they recommend "that the January 2008 class be increased to fill all vacancies that exist when the class begins." (pg.322). There was a class in January, but I wonder how many recruits were actually in it

It goes on to say that they expect many CO's to retire when the new contract comes out, and to start preparations for a July class IF this situation occurs (pg.323). But other then that they recommend a January 2009 class. (Because of the new facility being finished in late 09, and being opened in 2010)

I did see that. So clearly there is no July class but we still have hope for the Jan 09 class. It could be worse, It says there is no budget for SCPD officers for 2008 at all. And the same goes for Suffolk Deputy postions. Maybe 2009 will be a better year.

[MELANIEC]

did anyone else recieve a call from their investigator?

[PBXTech]

did anyone else recieve a call from their investigator?

Nothing yet. Did yours have any good news?

[MELANIEC]

he was just asking questions about work history i asked him about an academy date but he said he didn't know and they only find out a day or two before we do he also said that the last class was cut in half to only 22 people so that even with a 95 there is a chance of being called for the second class instead of the first and that might not be for a year which means that the physical would have to be re-done i almost passed out when he said that i hope i get in to the first class all this waiting is killing me i just want to get started already i feel like my whole life is on hold....

[PBXTech]

he was just asking questions about work history i asked him about an academy date but he said he didn't know and they only find out a day or two before we do he also said that the last class was cut in half to only 22 people so that even with a 95 there is a chance of being called for the second class instead of the first and that might not be for a year which means that the physical would have to be re-done i almost passed out when he said that i hope i get in to the first class all this waiting is killing me i just want to get started already i feel like my whole life is on hold....

Thats not good news. Maybe that number will change after they get there new contract. From what I hear there are atleast 40 guys looking to retire as soon as the new contract is final.

[pegstersull]

If they sign the contract hopefully soon they will put in a big class. If you have any co friends they can tell you that many are waiting for the contract to retire. Everything you read or hear is always speculation so just be patient. civil service is a waiting game.

[MELANIEC]

i don' t mind waiting for the academy date i just wish they would tell us if we are even getting in with the first class or not and also i would imagine that the investigtors must have some idea of the truth so i tend to believe what he is saying even though it is horrible

[pegstersull]

What class was he talking about the last class that went in January had a class of 40.

[MELANIEC]

No He Said It Was A Class Of 44 And They Cut It In Half To 22 Straight From The Investigators Mouth So It Has To Be True

[jetfanatic]

I took my psych on June 11, and the lady said I would here from them shortly but I have not heard anything. Does anyone know if this is a good or bad thing? I thought I would have heard something by now.

[2grit]

It's a good thing and means that you passed. They only send you notification if you fail. You would have heard something by now if there was a problem.




QUOTE=jetfanatic;1337036]I took my psych on June 11, and the lady said I would here from them shortly but I have not heard anything. Does anyone know if this is a good or bad thing? I thought I would have heard something by now.[/QUOTE]

[johnc6728]

does anyone know when they begin the rest of the testing for the people who scored 90 on the written exam?my guess is that it would be the second class....seems like it might be a long time away.how long is the list good for?its been almost a year and i dont think they hired a single person.i think they might be giving a new written test by the time they get to the 90s.im getting the feeling i may have wasted 100 bucks...lol

[Exit24]

The test was established in January so it’s only been out for seven months so far. They probably aren't going to hire the first class until JAN '09. The test is good for 3-4 years so the 90's will eventually be called. Everything is just a waiting game with Civil Service. They are going to need a lot of new recruits after a lot the CO's retire though, so I don’t think you wasted your money.

[SCSO CO II]

wrong:Its only a two year list....

[PBXTech]

wrong:Its only a two year list....


Seems like you are a corrections officer, Did you hear anything about your contract?

[SCSO CO II]

the contract.....the rumors are circulating. any day now .I believe next month we will hear something ........two 4's with full retro would be nice....OH THE ONE TIME BONUS,THATS THE LATEST....If they add on FLSA it would only effect newly hired people. FLSA means if you work an overtime and you call in sick that week the overtime doesn't count..you only get paid overtime for anything over 40 hours actually worked;and being our work week is 37.5 hrs the first 2.5 hrs any new officer works would be strait time.....boooooooooooo.yes it wont effect me now .but thats their foot in the door for later negotiations ..........

[Exit24]

the contract.....the rumors are circulating. any day now .I believe next month we will hear something ........two 4's with full retro would be nice....OH THE ONE TIME BONUS,THATS THE LATEST....If they add on FLSA it would only effect newly hired people. FLSA means if you work an overtime and you call in sick that week the overtime doesn't count..you only get paid overtime for anything over 40 hours actually worked;and being our work week is 37.5 hrs the first 2.5 hrs any new officer works would be strait time.....boooooooooooo.yes it wont effect me now .but thats their foot in the door for later negotiations ..........

Yea, I was hired after the new "overtime rule" made it into the AME contract. It's a real bummer! I found out about it when I looked at my paycheck and saw 8 hours of "O/S" instead of O/T. We had Christmas off and I worked overtime (or straight overtime as they call it) that weekend.

[PBXTech]

the contract.....the rumors are circulating. any day now .I believe next month we will hear something ........two 4's with full retro would be nice....OH THE ONE TIME BONUS,THATS THE LATEST....If they add on FLSA it would only effect newly hired people. FLSA means if you work an overtime and you call in sick that week the overtime doesn't count..you only get paid overtime for anything over 40 hours actually worked;and being our work week is 37.5 hrs the first 2.5 hrs any new officer works would be strait time.....boooooooooooo.yes it wont effect me now .but thats their foot in the door for later negotiations ..........


Thanks for the feedback. My current company does the same thing with our overtime. Its not like the old days thats for sure. Well I hope you guys get what you want. I have never heard of any civil service union going so long without a contract.

Have either of you guys heard anything about the Jan 09 class for the current group?

[Exit24]

I am looking at the instructions for all the paperwork/documents we need to bring to our personal investigation. I see on the back of our candidate packet that they give us the phone number for Social Security for a detailed earning statement (which I know I needed for the NYPD). But I don’t see that as one of the 17 required documents that we need to bring to our investigation. It’s obviously better to have it anyway, but does anyone know if we need this or not?

[PBXTech]

I am looking at the instructions for all the paperwork/documents we need to bring to our personal investigation. I see on the back of our candidate packet that they give us the phone number for Social Security for a detailed earning statement (which I know I needed for the NYPD). But I don’t see that as one of the 17 required documents that we need to bring to our investigation. It’s obviously better to have it anyway, but does anyone know if we need this or not?

Did you get a call to go in? I have not heard anything since the phyc interview.

When we did our first meet to hand in the packet I asked about it, He said I didnt need it right now. I did order it. It took about 1 month to get. Im really not sure if its a must but like you said its good to have plus it helps to make your history more acurate.

[Exit24]

No I didn't get a call, but a friend of mine said that his investigator questioned his neighbors last week. So I'm trying to be prepared. Did you do your whole work history from your first job, or just the past 3 years? I think the packet says all employment.

[PBXTech]

No I didn't get a call, but a friend of mine said that his investigator questioned his neighbors last week. So I'm trying to be prepared. Did you do your whole work history from your first job, or just the past 3 years? I think the packet says all employment.


I included any jobs I worked after finishing highschool. For me that was 14 years of job history. I think they told us there was no need for any jobs you worked while in highschool. Did you hand in your packet with 3 years of employment history?

[Exit24]

No, I listed every job I’ve ever held on the questionnaire packet. Including the jobs I held during high school, although I know they said it wasn’t important. How much did that cost you? I ended up paying twice when I ordered my detailed earning report last year. I did it through the mail for the NYPD, but when I didn’t get it in time I had to go down to Social Security and get another copy.

[richbrown123456]

I just showed the reciet that i payed last year and they gave me it for free along with the new year for free

[PBXTech]

No, I listed every job I’ve ever held on the questionnaire packet. Including the jobs I held during high school, although I know they said it wasn’t important. How much did that cost you? I ended up paying twice when I ordered my detailed earning report last year. I did it through the mail for the NYPD, but when I didn’t get it in time I had to go down to Social Security and get another copy.


I paid 43.75 and that got me back to 1993.

I sent away for it on 4/21/08 and it came in the mail on 5/14/08

[PBXTech]

Anyone hear anything?

[Exit24]

Nope, nothing at all.

[MercuryEvo]

i scored 100 on this test and ranked #5 but due to a bad license history, the main BI told me to drop out of it for now. :(

[PBXTech]

i scored 100 on this test and ranked #5 but due to a bad license history, the main BI told me to drop out of it for now. :(

Did you just drop out or did you drop out months ago when you handed in your packet?

[MercuryEvo]

Did you just drop out or did you drop out months ago when you handed in your packet?

i went to the first meeting and they gave me the packet and then i spoke to an investigator on the side and at first he was cool about it. Then his supervisor came over and was kind of a dick to me and told me to forget about it. It just sucks because i've never had any problem with drugs, alcohol, DV, nothing. I was just always into cars and always got in trouble with them. In my teenage years I got ALOT of tickets. Well over 100. Most were dropped when i went to court with a lawyer though. I lost my license, got arrested at 18 for driving with a suspended license and eventually got out of that habit. Then I didnt get any tickets for awhile. I ended up getting another EVO, and my gf got an STi. I got arrested in the STi 04/07 for reckless driving due to speeding. It got dropped to a 75 in a 55 violation and I did 50 hours of community service. Then in 08/07 i got nabbed for 90 in a 55 in west hampton on sunrise where theres long stretches of hwy. After that I was just FED up and i stopped doing over 70 mph. Its been a year and a half since my arrest, and a year since my last ticket and I have not been pulled over once. In the last year, I've gotten engaged, bought a house with my fiance' and had a baby. I'm DONE screwing around. I'm just hoping that I get an investigator (for NYPD) to see me for who I am and not for my past even though its not THAT old. I have a degree in criminal justice and I scored super high on the NYPD test as I did on the corrections.

Sorry for the rant, I just really want to get in this field

[PBXTech]

i went to the first meeting and they gave me the packet and then i spoke to an investigator on the side and at first he was cool about it. Then his supervisor came over and was kind of a dick to me and told me to forget about it. It just sucks because i've never had any problem with drugs, alcohol, DV, nothing. I was just always into cars and always got in trouble with them. In my teenage years I got ALOT of tickets. Well over 100. Most were dropped when i went to court with a lawyer though. I lost my license, got arrested at 18 for driving with a suspended license and eventually got out of that habit. Then I didnt get any tickets for awhile. I ended up getting another EVO, and my gf got an STi. I got arrested in the STi 04/07 for reckless driving due to speeding. It got dropped to a 75 in a 55 violation and I did 50 hours of community service. Then in 08/07 i got nabbed for 90 in a 55 in west hampton on sunrise where theres long stretches of hwy. After that I was just FED up and i stopped doing over 70 mph. Its been a year and a half since my arrest, and a year since my last ticket and I have not been pulled over once. In the last year, I've gotten engaged, bought a house with my fiance' and had a baby. I'm DONE screwing around. I'm just hoping that I get an investigator (for NYPD) to see me for who I am and not for my past even though its not THAT old. I have a degree in criminal justice and I scored super high on the NYPD test as I did on the corrections.

Sorry for the rant, I just really want to get in this field


100 tickets is unreal but it could be years ago depending on how old you are. The real issues that can jam you up are the recent tickets and arrest. Kind of like going back to your old ways. Another issue you will have is you will need to tell your NYPD Investigator that Suffolk County Sheriffs office rejected you. Then they will look into why and probley ask for some type of paperwork on it. Another member on here was going threw the same type of situation for different reasons and it did postpone his entry into NYPD.

[richbrown123456]

Yea that would be me :/ (unless their is another lol) they will look into it and will prob. be unable to get what they want and not hire you or make you wait a long time. Not to sound like a dick a 100 tickets? i think nypd is going to reject you regardless of what just happen. Believe it or not that is their actual strict point

[gbotj]

locked up for 511....bye bye law enforcement job.

[MercuryEvo]

I was arrestedfor 511a 6 years ago when I was 18. That eliminates my chance for life in a LE job? Thats just ridiculous.

And I wasnt rejected from the corrections formally. I dropped out when the primary investigator told me I most likely would not make it through the backround. It was a verbal suggestion and I dropped out myself. I wasnt formally rejected.

[richbrown123456]

Bad choice, you should have let it ride.

[MercuryEvo]

Bad choice, you should have let it ride.

IDK man, everyone I've spoken to has said you dont want to fail a psych or be eliminated if you have the opportunity to leave yourself. I could have left for ANY personal reason. I will be re canvased for the next 2 or 3 years so I will have more opportunities to get on.

[MELANIEC]

did anyone hear anything?

[PBXTech]

I have not heard anything at all. Corrections is also still without a contract(December will be 6 years?). I feel like once that is settled things will start rolling again. But its civil service so who knows.

[Exit24]

Yea once they get that new contract I see the ball rolling again.

[Exit24]

So if we ever start the process again all we have left is the polygraph test and the formal interview with our Investigator? Is there even a poly for Corrections? I'm not positive; does anyone now for sure. Or do we just have the formal interview?

[MELANIEC]

No Poly For Co

[PBXTech]

So if we ever start the process again all we have left is the polygraph test and the formal interview with our Investigator? Is there even a poly for Corrections? I'm not positive; does anyone now for sure. Or do we just have the formal interview?


All we have left is the formal interview.

[johnc6728]

i have a question,i recently moved and wonder if the co people will be able to reach me.who would i contact about my new adress?all they have is my old one.thats if i ever get lucky and get an call at all,or a letter,but who knows,any suggestions?:confused:

[PBXTech]

i have a question,i recently moved and wonder if the co people will be able to reach me.who would i contact about my new adress?all they have is my old one.thats if i ever get lucky and get an call at all,or a letter,but who knows,any suggestions?:confused:

Call your investigator. If your not going threw the process right now then I would call civil service and ask.

[Exit24]

i have a question,i recently moved and wonder if the co people will be able to reach me.who would i contact about my new adress?all they have is my old one.thats if i ever get lucky and get an call at all,or a letter,but who knows,any suggestions?:confused:

By your wording I take it that you weren’t called yet. Just like PBXTech said, call civil service and give them your new address. They might have you call the Sheriffs Office too, but I doubt it. Your information on file before you are canvassed from the Sheriff is kept at Civil Service.

[Guardicus]

I'm a Suffolk C/O. I've been on over 10 years. It is true we've been without a contract since 2003. Once that arbitration decision comes down, whenever that is since we can't get a straight answer from anyone, there will be many retirements. That last test was top heavy in high scorers- having over 100 tickets and a 511 can forget it- I suspect the canvassing would be competitive. The physical is a breeze if you lay off the bacon-ators and do the right thing.

Yes, some guys take the job to get into the retirement and then move on to other agencies. It's not for everyone. I will say that the hiring practices have been shaky- don't go by what those Personnel guys tell you- none of them have jail experience to speak of anyway- I think three of them are Deps as well.

It's a good job- yes, it should be better. 99% of the stress is the co-workers. The contract situation has eroded morale.

Good luck.

[Exit24]

I'm a Suffolk C/O. I've been on over 10 years. It is true we've been without a contract since 2003. Once that arbitration decision comes down, whenever that is since we can't get a straight answer from anyone, there will be many retirements. That last test was top heavy in high scorers- having over 100 tickets and a 511 can forget it- I suspect the canvassing would be competitive. The physical is a breeze if you lay off the bacon-ators and do the right thing.

Yes, some guys take the job to get into the retirement and then move on to other agencies. It's not for everyone. I will say that the hiring practices have been shaky- don't go by what those Personnel guys tell you- none of them have jail experience to speak of anyway- I think three of them are Deps as well.

It's a good job- yes, it should be better. 99% of the stress is the co-workers. The contract situation has eroded morale.

Good luck.


It's good to hear from someone in the job. The physical wasn’t that bad, it’s the waiting that’s the hard part, lol.

It’s funny to hear that the investigators weren’t actually in the jails. The way they talk about it, you’d swear that they were CO’s for like 30 years. :rolleyes:

[Guardicus]

It’s funny to hear that the investigators weren’t actually in the jails. The way they talk about it, you’d swear that they were CO’s for like 30 years. :rolleyes:

Not that they're bad guys or anything, but they have political appointed jobs- good for them, but it is what it is. Besides, what does a Personnel Deputy Sheriff know about working a cell block on Christmas or any inside the jail matter? So yes, they get to go to seminars and yell at prospective recruits for not having black pens or a U.S. Postal money order. It's all just a game. The best thing I can offer to anyone considering taking this job, is this: It's a good job. You can come in, make money and benefits, and go home. No one, especially this administration, cares about anything other than the status quo. Find a razor? Great, but why were you looking there in the first place when your security punch was 2 minutes late? That's the kind of thing you have to deal with. No atta boys, no 'good job', just good old fashioned show up and go home. If you have a good hook you'll be in great shape- we even have an I.A.guy with like 2 years on the job- it's the American dream. God bless.

You want to fight crime? Join the P.D.

Does it mean anything? Not at all. Someone has to be there and put up with the crap, and it may as well be you.

[PBXTech]

So today I received a letter from civil service. Turns out its the letter we all got back in March I think it was. The letter asking if your intrested in the corrections officer 1 position. It also explains the 75 dollars for finger prints. This letter was just sent to everyone with grades of 105 to 90.

Since most of us already completed the process I called civil service. I told them that I baiscly completed the process and was waiting on a call.They told me that there was going to be a class this year but was stopped by a hiring freeze. I guess that explains no contact with us for the last 2 months. She then said to send the letter back in to stay in the process. Since our group already completed just about everything we will not have to do anything over. The last thing she said was there "should" be a class in Jan or Feb of 2009. If anyone has any other information about this please add it.

[Exit24]

My friend and I just got the same letter. We called civil service and we got a very brief answer “Just send it back in if you are still interested.” She sounded pretty aggravated so I can only assume that they have been getting these phone calls all day. The explanation you got was a lot longer than mine, lol.

So all we do is check yes and send it back in… that’s it? Do we have to call our investigator?