Career guide · New York
How to Become a Female Police Officer in New York
6 active openings· pay $40k–$118k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against Police PAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Police Officer readiness assessmentNew York Police Officer requirements
The core documents and certifications most New York departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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The New York hiring process
Insight from tracked New York departments like New York City Police Department.
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Where New York candidates fall short
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Open police officer jobs in New York
6 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
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Deputy Sheriff - Criminal (Seneca Speaking) 60062730
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Deputy Sheriff - Criminal 60058910
DEPARTMENT OF THE SHERIFF · 95 Franklin Street, NY
Police Officer 60058900
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