HIRING PROCESS

Candidates must successfully complete all below requirements to be hired as a Police Communications Technician with the New York City Police Department.

• Successfully pass the civil service exam for the title Police Communications Technician.
• Medical and Psychological Assessment: Medical and psychological guidelines have been established for the position of Police Communications Technician. You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of a Police Communications Technician. Additionally, you will be expected to continue to perform the essential functions of a Police Communications Technician throughout your career, and may, therefore, be medically and psychologically tested periodically throughout your career. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take these medical and psychological examinations, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job.
  
• Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed.
• English Requirement: You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background check.