one only needs a driver's license to operate a vehicle, so that particular job does not require one in order to perform the job...but I bet the department requires their employees to be able to get to the location needed...and that may require driving
To qualify candidates MUST meet the following qualification:
Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment
Have a high school diploma or GED
Pass a character and background investigation
Pass a drug screening
Be NYC residents (5 boroughs) within 90 days of appointment if you are a new city hire
Pay a $75 fee for fingerprinting as part of the investigation process
Possess a driver license valid in the State of New York. Candidates for assignment Level III must possess a towing endorsement in addition to regular license
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You don't need a driver's license to issue tickets.
You most likely can't get ANY law enforcement related job without being a licensed driver, but that is a POLICY issue, not a legal requirement.
one only needs a driver's license to operate a vehicle, so that particular job does not require one in order to perform the job...but I bet the department requires their employees to be able to get to the location needed...and that may require driving
Yes, they need a driver's license.
Employment Requirement
To qualify candidates MUST meet the following qualification:
Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment
Have a high school diploma or GED
Pass a character and background investigation
Pass a drug screening
Be NYC residents (5 boroughs) within 90 days of appointment if you are a new city hire
Pay a $75 fee for fingerprinting as part of the investigation process
Possess a driver license valid in the State of New York. Candidates for assignment Level III must possess a towing endorsement in addition to regular license
They have a NYPD school bus that picks them up and drops them off to work. They also get 2 nap times and 2 snack times (GoGurts!) each shift.
why not look on there site? if it lists it as a job application, it would say what the requirements are.