Rochester Police Department Seeking New Officers with April 4 Application Deadline

The Rochester Police Department is actively seeking new officers, with the application deadline fast approaching on Friday, April 4. Interested candidates will need to take a written exam on Saturday, May 4, followed by an agility test scheduled for June 20-22.

To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Hold a high school diploma or GED

• Be at least 19 years old and not older than 34 on the written test date (military exceptions apply)

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Have no felony convictions

• Demonstrate good moral character and physical fitness

While residency is not required at the time of application, successful candidates must live in Monroe County or one of the surrounding counties (Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, or Wayne) upon appointment.

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