Career Opportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM

Interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement? Have questions?

We want to hear from you!

Contact us by email at wpd@watertown-ny.gov

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Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 20 to 35 Years of Age (Military up to 41) 
• Possess a Valid NYS Driver's License
• Resident of Jefferson County or an Adjacent County

Hiring Process:

• Written Civil Service Examination
• Physical Agility Test
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Exam
• In-Person Interview
• Medical Exam
• Psychological Exam
• Basic Police Academy

Interested in a ride-along? Contact Lt. Kamide at ckamide@watertown-ny.gov for more information!

For more information regarding the civil service testing process: 

Please call the Watertown Civil Service Department at 315-785-7733 or

Visit the Civil Service Department website: https://www.watertown-ny.gov/departments/CivilService or

Visit the Civil Service Department In-Person at 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY, 13601