Special Patrol Officer (Sheriff's)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Office of the Sheriff

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Special Patrol Officer

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Competitive (Provisional)

SALARY (GRADE): $26.50/Hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for maintaining order
and providing security in public buildings, schools, and courtrooms. Persons employed in this class shall
have all the powers of a peace officer, as set forth in section 2.20 of Criminal Procedure Law, when
performing the duties of protecting property or persons on such premises. The work is performed under
general supervision of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office or other designated Oneida County law
enforcement agent. The incumbent performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualification at time of application.
Either:

(A) Retired member of a police or sheriff’s department in New York State; OR

(B) Retired member of the division of state police; OR

(C) Retired former corrections, parole, or probation officer in New York State.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Special Patrol Officers may not carry or possess firearms while on duty unless
authorized to do so by the Appointing Authority and a license has been issued pursuant to Section 400.00
of Penal Law (Section 2.10.37 of Criminal Procedure Law). Where possession of the license is required,
eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.

NOTES:
1. Candidate MUST submit copy of proof of retirement with application.
2. Retired members of the division of state police are not eligible for reinstatement.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**

• If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida

Issued: 01/01/2026