Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officer Series

Introduction: This study guide is provided by the NYS Department of Civil Service and is the official source of information to help you prepare to take examinations in the NYS Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officer Series.

This study guide is intended for use with exams for titles such as:

  • Police Officer, Patrol Officer, and Deputy Sheriff in local jurisdictions (city, county, town, village)
  • Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1, Forest Ranger 1, Park Police Officer Trainee, and
    University Police Officer 1 in NYS agencies
    For general information on taking a civil service examination, please refer to A General Guide to Multiple-
    Choice Tests at https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/sampletestmat/gen_guide_written_tests.pdf.
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