CITY OF LOCKPORT
Municipal Civil Service Commission
Municipal Building • One Locks Plaza • Lockport, NY 14094
Open-Competitive Examination for Police Officer
Last Day to File: August 20, 2025
Date of Examination: September 20, 2025
Exam No.: 60037200
Filing Fee: A non-refundable $25.00 application fee must accompany each application. Make checks or money orders payable to the City of Lockport.
Vacancies: The eligible list established from this examination will be used to fill vacancies as they occur in the Lockport Police Department.
Salary: Under negotiation.
Residency Requirement: Every officer initially employed by the City of Lockport must live within Niagara County.
Duties
Primary duties include routine patrol, assisting in criminal investigations, and apprehending offenders. Officers usually work under the direction of a higher-ranking officer but must exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or at least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited or NYS-registered college/university at time of appointment.
- Special Note: Up to 30 of the 60 required credit hours may be satisfied by a U.S. Armed Forces “GED” report of test completion.
Official Transcripts must be sent to:
City of Lockport — Dept. of Civil Service
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, NY 14094
Special Requirements
- Age: 19 + on exam day; 20 + for appointment. Not older than 43 on exam day (see Military exceptions in announcement).
- Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required at time of appointment.
- Driver’s License: Valid NY State operator’s license required at appointment and throughout employment (attach a copy to your application).
NOTE: Felony conviction bars appointment; certain misdemeanors or other offenses may also bar appointment.
Candidates are subject to psychiatric evaluation, polygraph testing, and an extensive background investigation.
Subjects of Examination (Written Test)
The exam evaluates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Situational Judgment
- Language Fluency
- Information Ordering & Language Sequencing
- Problem Sensitivity & Reasoning
- Selective Attention
- Visualization
- Spatial Orientation
Test Guide: Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officer Test Guide (PDF).
If you need a printed copy, contact the City of Lockport Civil Service office.
Calculators are not permitted.
Physical Agility
Candidates who pass the written test must meet Municipal Police Training Council physical-fitness standards (available from the Civil Service Commission on request).
Cross-Filing for Multiple Exams
If you are taking other local government exams on the same day, submit a Cross Filer Form to each agency at least two weeks before the test date and tell them where you intend to test.
Veterans’ Credits
Qualified veterans may apply for additional credit. Submit the Veterans’ Credit application and DD-214 between your exam application date and establishment of the eligible list. Active-duty candidates may receive conditional credit but must later document qualifying service.
Applications
Download the application at lockportny.gov › Civil Service Forms, or pick it up in person:
City of Lockport Civil Service Office (Room M-11)
Municipal Building, One Locks Plaza, Lockport, NY
Deadline: Close of business on the last filing day.
Reimbursement Agreement
If an officer leaves the Lockport Police Department for any reason other than termination within 60 months of hire, the officer must reimburse a portion of the City’s training and outfitting costs (“Investment”) per the schedule below:
| Months Employed | Repayment % of Investment |
|---|---|
| 1 – 12 months | 100% |
| 13 – 24 months | 80% |
| 25 – 36 months | 60% |
| 37 – 48 months | 40% |
| 49 – 60 months | 20% |
DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION: POLICE OFFICER EXAM ANNOUCEMENT 2025