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At this time, the New Rochelle Police Department has temporarily paused the hiring of lateral transfer candidates.  We anticipate resuming lateral hiring in the near future and encourage you to check back periodically for updates. 

 

Please note that to be eligible for consideration as a lateral transfer, you must have successfully completed your probationary period and possess either 60 college credit hours or 30 college credit hours combined with two years of military experience.

Individuals interested in pursuing a career as a New Rochelle Police Officer must first successfully complete a Police Officer Examination.

To be notified of upcoming examination dates and job postings, applicants are encouraged to register for notifications through the City of New Rochelle’s official website.

Enter your email address and under “Calendar” click “Civil Service” and going forward you will receive exam dates and job postings from the Civil Service office.

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Latergram 🦃 It’s not often that our overnight shift officers get to connect with the community directly, but this Thanksgiving, they had a special opportunity to do just that! 🌙💙 After a night on duty, they spent time handing out turkeys to
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At approximately 12:32 AM 11/12/2024, the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center (RTC) alerted New Rochelle Police to a vehicle that had entered the city at Eastchester Road & Pelhamdale Avenue, which had previously fled from an NYPD tr
We’d like to remind our community about our Special Needs Registry—a valuable resource for families and caregivers of individuals with special needs. This confidential registry is designed to assist our officers in providing the best poss
On this Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to every veteran in our community and across the nation. We also want to thank the veterans within our department who have served in the armed forces before continuing their commitment to service

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The New Rochelle Police Department has many different units to choose from: Critical Incident Unit, K9 Unit, Traffic Unit, Harbor Unit, SCUBA Unit, Community Engagement Unit, Youth Affairs Unit, Forensics Unit, Criminal Investigations Division and more. Most of these require specialized training which we provide. 

  • While serving as a Police Recruit in the Police Academy, recruits make

    $61,183 (’25).

    A Police Recruit's starting salary upon successful completion of the academy —$61,183 (’25).

    Current qualifying Police transfers, based on active years of police service, may earn up to —$115,637 (’25).

    At present, the maximum base salary that may be earned as a police officer is —$115,637 (’25) up to $119,107 (‘26).

    Police recruits receive a contractual yearly ‘step’pay increase years 1-6.

    Officers with more than 6 years receive a contractual 4-step longevity pay increase starting at $2,425.00 (’25) up to $4,900.00 based on years of service.

  • • Competitive Salary

    • Tuition Reimbursement

    • Indoor Pistol Range

    • On-site Gym & Cardio Room

  • New Rochelle uses the New York State & Local Retirement System. More information can be found by clicking this link.

    Plan Options:

    1- 384-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL)

    2- 384-f RSSL

    3- 375-i RSSL

    4- 375-(i) (p) RSSL

  • The work schedule for New Rochelle Police officers follows a contractual 4-Day/72-Hour Chart, amounting to 35.5 hours per week. For instance, this may entail 4 days on duty followed by 2 days off, and then another 4 days on duty with 3 days off.

    Every 3rd week: Four days on three days off.

  • The City of New Rochelle offers outstanding health, dental, and vision coverage for police officers and their eligible family members. Contributions to all plans are provided by the City of New Rochelle.

    • Health Insurance

    • Optical/Dental Insurance (Union Benefits)

    • Sick Leave Incentive

  • New Rochelle Police Department officers enjoy a comprehensive leave package tailored to support their well-being and diverse needs:

    Vacation: Officers are granted 8 days off initially, with increments up to 20 days after 12 years of completed service.

    Leave: Upon hiring, officers receive 3 personal leave days.

    Parental Leave Days: Officers are entitled to 8 calendar days for the birth of a newborn or adoption.

    Compassionate Leave: Officers receive 4 days per calendar year for compassionate reasons.

    In addition to the above:

    • Holiday Pay (13 Days)

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Our goal at the New Rochelle Police Department is to deliver a professional, community-oriented police service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement is 19 years on or before the written test date.

• A valid NYS Driver’s License is required during the interview.

• Candidates must have either sixty (60) college credits or thirty (30) college credits plus two (2) years of active military duty with an honorable discharge.

• Applicants must reside in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Nassau County, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, or Staten Island at the time of application.