SHERIFF's DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Located in the heart of the Genesee Valley, Livingston
County is 15 minutes south of the New York State Thruway Exit 46. Livingston
County is a rural county comprised of 9 villages and 17 towns and consists
of 638 square miles with a population of 67,000.
Letchworth State Park, two finger lakes and 24 waterways, including New
York State’s oldest fish hatchery are located in Livingston County. County
highlights and events include the Genesee Valley Hunt established in 1876,
hot air ballooning that attracts 100,000 visitors over the Labor Day weekend
in Dansville and an annual air show hosted by the Historical Aircraft
Group. Livingston County claims credit as the birthplace of Francis Bellamy
who authored the Pledge of Allegiance To The Flag and the site where Clara
Barton founded the American Red Cross.
The Livingston County Sheriff?s Office located at 4 Court Street, Geneseo,
New York, is the principal law enforcement agency in Livingston County.
The Sheriff?s Office is staffed by 160 full-time and part-time employees.
72 police services personnel perform law enforcement duties for the Sheriff?s
Office which responds to more than 34,000 calls per year. 52 personnel
staff the Livingston County Jail and County Court. 21 serve in the E911
Center and there are 11 civilian employees.
Sheriff John M. York was elected to office in 1989, having served 21 years
with the agency prior to his election. Martin Herkimer was appointed Undersheriff
in 2002 following 25 years service as a Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant,
Investigator and Major, Criminal Investigation Division. Major Christopher
Smith heads the Road Patrol Division, Major James Rose the Corrections
Division and Major James Szczesniak the Criminal Investigation Division.
The E911 Center located on the second floor of the Sheriff’s Office handles
all dispatch operations for Livingston County exclusive of the Village
of Dansville for fire, police, ambulance and advanced life support services.
Livingston County is divided into 4 patrol zones. Each shift consists
of a minimum of two dispatchers in addition to patrol deputies and supervisory
personnel. Additional Deputies are assigned STOP-DWI duties. Investigators,
ID Technical personnel and Civil personnel compliment police services.
Specialized Units include a Marine Patrol on Conesus Lake, Dive Team,
Mounted Patrol, Emergency Response Team and Community Policing Unit. Three
Deputies are assigned as School Resource Officers in the Keshequa, York
and Livonia School Districts.
The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Livingston County
with the primary responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the
residents of the County. The Sheriff provides police services, court security,
civil process, community service and emergency communications.
The Sheriff’s Office Records Division processes all complaints, cases,
incidents, arrests, traffic citations and related paperwork. The Records
Division provides, upon request, copies of police reports to eligible
requestors, provides local records checks to persons seeking employment
or entering the armed forces and expedites reporting requirements to New
York State.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has been granted accreditated agency
status for police services by the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation
Program and accreditated agency status for its jail and civil division
by the New York State Sheriff’s Association Institute, Inc. The Sheriff’s
Office has applied for accreditation assessment review for its E911 Center.
Employment positions within the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office are governed by New York State and Livingston County Civil Service rules and regulations. The County of Livingston and the Sheriff’s Office are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified men and women considering a career in law enforcement to apply. Specific employment and Civil Service information can be obtained by contacting the Livingston County Personnel Office, 6 Court Street, Geneseo, New York 14454, 585-243-7570.
Current entry-level employment positions in the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office include:
- Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol
- Corrections Officer
- Court Security Officer
- Civilian Dispatcher
- Various Clerical Titles
All candidates for positions at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office must submit an employment application which is available at the Sheriff’s Office, 4 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454, 585-243-7120.
Background Investigation Application
While special requirements vary for specific positions, all candidates must meet physical requirements established for each position, must not have been convicted of a felony, possess minimally a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma and pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol
Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol personnel have opportunities for career advancement by taking periodic Civil Service promotional exams for the supervisory position of Sergeant and Investigator in the Criminal Investigation Division. Specialized fields deputies may be assigned to and receive training include:
Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol candidates must meet physical standards and physical
agility requirements prescribed by the New York State Municipal Police Training
Council. Candidates must not have any felony conviction, must possess a
valid New York State driver license, must be eligible for a certificate
of training issued by the Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training
Council, and be a high school graduate or possess a General Equivalency
Diploma.
County Sheriffs in New York State are responsible for the operation of a
county jail. Inmates committed to the county jail are charged with or convicted
of violations, misdemeanors and felonies to include homicide, rape, DWI,
larceny, etc. The Sheriff must assure inmates are kept secure and properly
cared for. Numerous rules and regulations as set forth by the New York State
Correction Commission must be adhered to. These rules and regulations include
contact visitation, continuing education and rehabilitation.
Corrections is a vital part of the criminal justice system. Persons interested
in Corrections may contact the Livingston County Personnel Office or the
Sheriff’s Office.
Civil Service Requirements Are Met
Candidates for Corrections Officer must meet medical and physical standards
commensurate with the position. Per the New York State Criminal Procedure
Law, Corrections Officers are Peace Officers and must be qualified to hold
this position. Permanent appointment as a Corrections Officer is contingent
upon satisfactory completion of training standards prescribed by the New
York State Department of Corrections.
Candidates for Corrections Officer must possess a high school diploma or
General Equivalency Diploma and not have any felony convictions.
The Sheriff’s Office is the emergency communications center for Livingston
County, dispatching Sheriff’s Deputies, State Police, Environmental Conservation
Police, Park Police, Village Police, fire services, ambulance services and
advanced life support services 24 hours each day, 7 days each week, 365
days each year. Constant contact is maintained by the E911 Center and the
emergency services personnel they dispatch.
Civilian Dispatchers must satisfactorily complete an intense period of field
training, a basic communicators course prescribed by the Municipal Police
Training Council, Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification and the Advanced
Communicator Course.