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Civil Services refer to a litany of government jobs tasked with administering the government’s responsibilities (i.e., its policies and laws). Civil servants are employed by some executive department at the local, state, or federal level. Executive branches of the state are tasked with administering government policies and laws (legislative and judicial branches are responsible for …

The One-in-Three Rule in New York’s Civil Service System Read More »

If you want to get a job in the New York State civil services, you’ll go through an entirely different private-sector hiring process. Networking and connections won’t do any good in the classic civil service process as removal of the referral process is put in place to avoid conflicts of interests, political ties, and nepotism. Here …

New York State Civil Service FAQ Read More »

Building and retaining the trust of the community is foundational to successful law enforcement and policing. Building a community’s trust in the police department is demanding. For that, the International Association of Chiefs of Police surveyed the community trust continuum, focusing on the Internal Affairs department’s monumental role in building community trust. This state-level initiative was supported …

Policing and Restoring Trust with Communities Read More »

All civil servants are tasked with administering some aspect of the government’s responsibilities, which largely encompasses policies and laws. The most obvious civil servant, given that definition, is a law enforcement officer. They’re responsible for administering and upholding the law in the country and each state’s respective legal code. However, the civil service comprises a …

The Court Officer Job Description Read More »

During this pandemic, it is the duty of law officers to enforce government issued restrictions. The situation has been divisive, with several officers refusing to enforce the mask-wearing restrictions and a section of the public protesting against said restrictions and policies based on infringement of rights. Hostilities have taken place, which has led to police …

Handling COVID-19 Misinformation for Police Officers Read More »

The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in an unprecedented period in the current generation’s lives. The pandemic has changed things as complex as the global economy to things as mundane as going out to buy food. Since the global economy is inextricably interlinked, trade is a necessity. With the pandemic, however, this trade risks spreading a …

Studying Amidst a Pandemic: A Guide Read More »

All civil service jobs are trying in one way or another. Law enforcement and court officers have to deal with criminals and life-threatening situations, civil service administrators have to go through the labor of overseeing civil service employments, and elementary school teachers have to deal children. All civil servants have difficult tasks, but being a …

The Importance of Realistic Firefighter Training Read More »

Civil service jobs continue to be hotly contested, with thousands of candidates preparing for and taking NYC civil service exams each year. So what makes these jobs so popular? And what benefits does working in the public sector have to offer? We’re here to answer all your questions in this blog post. Below, we’ve outlined the top …

The Benefits and Advantages of Civil Service Work Read More »

The last step in hiring candidates in the New York Police Department is the police psychological exam. It’s also one of the most dreaded assessments in law enforcement entrance exams. Almost all law enforcement departments in the US require their candidates to take the psychological exam; some agencies also use the polygraph test and employ drug …

What You Should Know About the Psychological Screening of Police Officers Read More »

Civil sectors jobs come with many benefits; handsome salaries coupled with retirement and health benefits are enough to sway a massive number of candidates toward the public service sector. However, while choosing a career in the civil services, one of the basic questions that you should ask yourself is what level of administration would you …

Working in Federal, State, or Local Government: A Quick Comparison Read More »