Buffalo, NY – Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard is inviting all qualified candidates to take the Police Services Deputy Sheriff’s exam on November 19, 2016.

The deadline for the exam application is October 12, and candidates may obtain these forms at the Erie County Personnel Department, Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin St., Buffalo or at area public libraries, town, village, and school district administrative offices.

Interested individuals need to mail the completed application to the Erie County Department of Personnel, 95 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 – not the sheriff’s office.

Candidates who submit incomplete applications and documentation may be disqualified. The Erie County Department of Personnel reserves the right to reject for lateness or to accept applications filed after the advertised filing period.

There is a non-refundable $30.00 filing fee for this exam and the fee must accompany your application. Candidates can send or bring a check or money order made payable to ‘Erie County Personnel Department’ and please write the examination number(s) on the check or money order. Individuals are urged not to send or bring cash.

For more information about the exam and qualifications, candidates are asked to contact the Erie County Personnel Department (not the sheriff’s office) or click here.