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If you have successfully applied for the upcoming examination, you will receive your exam invitation letter by email during the week of September 7.
Hiring Process
- Application Deadline: Friday, August 28th
- Written Test: Saturday, September 19th
- Agility Test: Saturday, October 10th
Study Materials
Job Description
The full job description can be referenced here, or download a PDF copy by clicking the button below.
FAQs
Must be at least 20 years old at the time of the examination; must be a minimum of 21 years old at time of appointment.
High school diploma or equivalent; or an Honorable Discharge from the United States military following at least 2 years active military service, 6 years Reserves or US National Guard service; or successful completion of a Certified Police Officer Training Course approved by, or equivalent to a course approved by the NYS Municipal Police Training Council. NYS Peace Officer certification does not qualify for this exception.
TAPD operates in Erie, Niagara, and Genesee Counties.
12-hour shifts (7:00AM-7:00PM and 7:00PM-7:00AM), with overtime opportunities available.
At time of appointment, candidates must reside in any surrounding county that touches Erie, Niagara, or Genesee counties.
- Application
- Written test
- Physical test
- Background investigation
- Interviews
- Medical exam
- Psychological exam
- Conditional offer
- 6-month police academy
- Field training program
Please refer to the full job posting for information on minimum qualifications.
- Criminal history
- Driving record
- Employment history
- Military service
- Education
- Social media
- Personal / professional references
1404 Main Street, Buffalo, NY and 175 Aero Drive, Cheektowaga, NY.
- NYS Fire and Police 20-Year Retirement
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
- NYS Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)
- Perfect Attendance awards
- Annual Paid Holidays
- Longevity pay
- Overtime Available
20 years for retirement – NYS Police / Fire pension system.
Vacation, personal leave, sick, and compensation time.
NFTA Careers
NFTA Human Resources
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-855-6500 TTY/Relay 711 or 1-800-662-1220
The NFTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer