Police Captain - Promotional Exam

Salary: $148,892.00 - $157,872.00 Annually
Location : 30 Church Street Rochester, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26ELP2605
Department: Rochester Police Department
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Civil Service Exam Date: 12/12/2026

General Description

This is a supervisory law enforcement position in the Police Department. Work is performed in accordance with New York State Law, the City Charter, City Ordinances, and the administrative policies and procedures of the Department. General supervision is received from a higher ranking police official. Direct or general supervision is exercised over sworn police personnel and civilian personnel as circumstances dictate. Related work is performed as required.
Typical Work Activities

• Implements City and Police Department rules, policies, and procedures as they pertain to patrol activities, investigations, criminal justice proceedings, personnel, and equipment and materials;
• Commands and supervises the police activities of a patrol section or of a specialized operational or support services section or division;
• Manages major investigations, coordinating resources from within and outside of the Department;
• Acts as Department liaison with the community, developing and maintaining good relations with the public;
• Acts as liaison across platoons, divisions, specialized units, other City agencies and other outside agencies;
• Ensures that investigations conducted by subordinates are completed;
• Directs police activities at scenes of critical incidents such as serious accidents, crimes, fires or unusual disorders;
• Works with Commanders to accomplish Department goals and objectives;
• Manages financial expenditures, such as overtime, supplies and equipment;
• Conducts personnel investigations arising from citizen or Department complaints;
• Works with staff to identify crime patterns and trends in area of responsibility;
• Communicates and coordinates with members of the media speaking on behalf of the Department;
• Assumes the role of Commander when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of permanent competitive class status as a Police Lieutenant at the time of appointment or examination whichever is first.
Exam Information
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: This examination will be given in two (2) separate parts. Part 2 will be given on a later date after Part 1.

Part 1:

A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas:

Administrative Orders

General Orders

Staff Duty Manual

Locust Club Agreement

Investigative Techniques

Laws frequently applied by RPD Officers

Roll Call Training

Standard Operating Procedures

Training Bulletins
Part 2:

The scope of Part 2 of the exam will be provided to candidates at a later date.

Part 2 Exam Date: TBD

WEIGHT:

Each part will contribute 50% to the final score.
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.