POUGHKEEPSIE – There will be no fees for applicants to take the upcoming police officer/deputy sheriff civil service exam as part of Dutchess County’s commitment to a diverse workforce, County Executive Marcus Molinaro announced.
The County Human Resources Department will hold the law enforcement exam on Saturday, September 18. The exam is part of the path to becoming a county deputy sheriff or serve on local municipal police forces.
Waiving the exam fee for applicants, expanded outreach and awareness efforts, and free preparation course are part of the efforts to help expand the pool of candidates interested in beginning a career in law enforcement.
“One of the priorities from community stakeholders as we crafted the Dutchess County Police Reform & Modernization Plan was to remove barriers along the path to a law enforcement career,” said Molinaro. “Waiving the fee, helping people prepare for the exams and physical tests, going to the places where potential candidates are these are just some of the ways we are removing barriers and encouraging people to serve the community in which they live as a law enforcement officer.”
“Diversity in law enforcement adds more perspectives based on lived experiences, increases inclusion and belonging and allows the voices of underrepresented groups to be heard at such a crucial moment in modern-day history,” said Josayne Anderson-Tajera, the county’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion officer.
