Become a Police/Patrol Officer
June 2020
January 2019
Youth & Police Initiative
Each and every YPI program is adapted to fit the specific needs of the community being served.
Rockland County’s Youth and Police Initiative’s objective:
- Enhance officers’ community policing skills
- Strengthen prosecutors’ knowledge of the community
- Build long-term positive relationships between local police, prosecutors, and Rockland County’s at-risk youth
- Create links to positive, pro-social community resources
- Create possibilities for mentorship
- Facilitate ways for youth to learn about career paths in Public Safety
- Build upon initial trainings with continuing, planned activities
How to Become a Police Officer
There are several steps to becoming a police officer for the Village of Spring Valley.
You must:
Live in the Village of Spring Valley
Pass the Rockland County Civil Service Exam (Once every four years)
Pass the interview
Be approved by the Board
Pass a Physical, Psychological & Medical Exam
Pass all background checks
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