This May, Westchester County will be holding police officer civil service examinations for the first time in four years. Tests for Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) will be given on May 3 or May 4. The deadline to file to take the exams is Feb. 24.

The exams, to be administered by the Department of Human Resources, will result in a list of eligible police officer candidates for the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, the cities of Rye and Peekskill, and all towns and villages in the County.

Among the requirements to take the test:

• All candidates must be a legal resident of Westchester County at the time of the test and for at least one month prior to it. Candidates will be required to submit proof of residency when requested.

• Applicants must not have reached their 35th birthday by their test date; exceptions are made for persons with military service;

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required;

• U.S. citizenship is required to be appointed as a police officer. It is not required to take the civil service exam.

The exam applications and more details about requirements are available at www.westchestergov.com/hr. A link to a study guide can also be found in the exam announcements.

“I urge any Westchester resident interested in a police career to take advantage of this opportunity,” Public Safety Commissioner Terrance Raynor said. “These exams only come around once every four years. Don’t miss out on the chance to have a fulfilling career where you can make a difference every day in the community where you serve.”

Westchester County only accepts applications for civil service exams online. Candidates can apply through the HR website or by scanning the QR code in the online exam announcement.