The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office has announced the next Correction Officer I Test will take place on September 6 (registration closes July 23). Registration for civil service test can be completed by visiting https://www.suffolkcountysheriffsoffice.com/join-scso/.
Suffolk County Correction Officers staff the two Suffolk County Correctional Facilities in Riverhead and Yaphank. Correction Officers also have opportunities in the K9 Unit, Internal Security Unit, Emergency Services Unit, Community Relations Unit and more.
To qualify to be a Suffolk County Correction Officer, you must be a US Citizen, be 21 years of age (20 years and 6 months old by the date of the written test), have a high school diploma (or equivalency diploma), pass a medical exam, psychological exam, and background investigation, and pass the Cooper Standards physical fitness test. There is no top age restriction on being hired.
The starting salary is currently $49,655* with step increases every six months. After 12 years, the salary is $124,235. Correction Officers enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental packages, life insurance, issued uniforms and equipment, tuition reimbursement, and a New York State pension. Correction Officers retire after 25 years, regardless of age. (*These figures may increase as the contract is currently under negotiation).
The Suffolk County Sheriff's office is one of the most innovative agencies in the nation and the recent recipient of numerous awards for excellence. For more information on the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, please visit www.SuffolkSheriff.com.