Bedford Police Department
Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

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Police Officer: 

The Bedford Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. Candidates must be presently employed as a full-time police officer that has completed an approved DCJS Basic Course for Police Officers and who is eligible for resignation/reinstatement in accordance with New York State Civil Service rules. Candidates must reside in one of the following counties: Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Orange, Dutchess or Ulster.

All candidates must complete a series of interviews, background investigation, physical examination, drug screening, and psychological screening. Resignation/reinstatements must be approved by the Westchester County Department of Human resources.

Please send resumes to: BedfordPolice@bedfordny.gov or via mail to:

Office of the Chief
Bedford Police Department
307 Bedford Road
Bedford Hills, NY 10507.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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Parking Enforcement Officer: Part time Saturday position available. 

The Bedford Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officers.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Patrols an assigned district during a specified period for the enforcement of all applicable ordinances and parking violations and issues summonses for such violations; does related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

  • Familiarity with the geography of Bedford and the location of private and public parking facilities
  • Ability to enforce the ordinances and regulations with firmness and tact
  • Ability to keep simple practical records
  • Ability to orally communicate clearly and concisely
  • Ability to learn the procedures and regulations involved in the enforcement of the parking ordinances and other standing violations
  • Ability to use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position
  • Tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment

Please send resume and letter of interest to: BedfordPolice@bedfordny.gov

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School Crossing Guard

School crossing guards are utilized in the morning and afternoon to ensure the safety of elementary school students in Bedford Hills and Katonah. There are several part time positions for School Crossing Guards in the Bedford Police Department. Please send resume and letter of interest to: BedfordPolice@bedfordny.gov

Complete job descriptions are available from the Westchester County Department of Human Resources at westchestergov.com

The Town of Bedford is an equal opportunity employer.