POLICE DETECTIVE - Promotional Examination #70029-480 - Exam Date June 13, 2026

Sep 26, 2026

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Promotional Examination POLICE DETECTIVE #70029-480 is announced by the City of Rome Civil Service Commission, with the exam date set for June 13, 2026. Eligible candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and have at least four years as a Police Officer. Applications postmarked after the deadline are returned. A $25 non-refundable fee is required, and returned checks incur a $20 fee. The exam tests evidence evaluation, investigative techniques, New York laws, reading comprehension, and writing police reports.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Examination Overview

Promotional Exam Details

Duties

Promotional Qualifications

Vacancies

Application Fee and Returned Check Policy

Residency

Subjects of the Examination

Written Test and Exam Preparation Notes

General Applicant Instructions

CITY OF ROME CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 198 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET / ROME, NEW YORK 13440 (315) 339-7609 Jeffrey M. Lanigan / Della Pray Bryce Baldwin Richard Swan Mayor Chairperson Commissioner Commissioner EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION POLICE DETECTIVE \#70029-480 EXAM DATE: JUNE 13, 2026 APPLICATION POSTING DATE: APPLICATION DEADLINE: STARTING 2026 SALARY: APRIL 3, 2026 MAY 1, 2026 $96,826.00 DUTIES: This is work requiring the use of considerable discretion and the application of specialized procedures and scientific methods in the investigation of violations of law. Employees normally work in plain clothes. Assignments are usually made to individual detectives and to specific cases to be followed to conclusion, normally culminating in the preparation of a case for prosecution. PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: On or before the date of the examination, candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class in a civil department or civil division where the vacancy exists under the jurisdiction of the City of Rome Civil Service Office and must have served on a permanent basis for a minimum of: Four (4) years as a Police Officer. VACANCIES: A corresponding civil service eligible list will be established from this examination and will be used to fill any applicable vacancies for this title in the City of Rome jurisdiction as they may occur. APPLICATION FEE: A twenty-five dollar ($25 .00) non-refundable application fee is required and must accompany each application at time of filing. Payment must be made by check or money order only and payable to Rome Civil Service Commission. Applications postmarked after the last filing date will be returned to the applicant with the application fee. RETURNED CHECK POLICY: Applicants whose personal checks are returned for insufficient funds will be notified by the City Treasurer’s Office. A returned check fee of $20.00 will be added to the examination application fee and will be required to be paid in cash or money order in the City of Rome Treasurer’s Office at Rome City Hall, 198 North Washington Street, Rome, New York 13440. RESIDENCY: There is NO residency requirement to make application for this examination. Preference in appointment may be given to successful candidates who legally reside in the City of Rome at time of appointment. SUBJECTS OF THE EXAMINATION: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas: 1. Evaluating information and evidence: These questions test for the ability to evaluate and draw conclusions from information and evidence. Each question consists of a set offacts and a conclusion based on the facts. The candidate must decide if the conclusion is warranted by the facts. 2. Investigative techniques and criminalistics: These questions test for knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and criminalistics. The questions will deal with, but will not necessarily be restricted to, such concepts as: interviewing; interrogation; evidence gathering and preservation; and surveillance. 3. New York State Laws – Police: These questions test for knowledge of the laws in effect on January 1, 2026 that law enforcement personnel may encounter in the course of their day-to-day work-related activities. The questions are a sampling of job-related sections of the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Family Court Act and other laws relevant to law enforcement in New York State. 4. Understanding and interpreting written material: These questions test how well you comprehend written material. You will be provided with brief reading selections and will be asked questions about the selections. All the information required to answer the questions will be presented in the selections; you will not be required to have any special knowledge relating to the subject areas of the selections. 5. Preparing written material in a police sett

FAQs

What is the exam date for the Police Detective promotional examination #70029-480?

The exam date is June 13, 2026.

What are the minimum promotional qualifications to apply?

Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class within the City of Rome jurisdiction and must have served on a permanent basis for at least four years as a Police Officer.

What is the application fee and how are returned checks handled?

A $25 non-refundable application fee is required with each application. Personal checks returned for insufficient funds lead to notification and a $20 returned check fee added, payable in cash or money order at the City of Rome Treasurer’s Office.

Sep 26, 2026

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