The Suffolk County Police Department is seeking applicants for a provisional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Officer position aimed at enhancing emergency response training for law enforcement personnel.
The role offers an annual salary of $63,449 and includes benefits such as health insurance, participation in the New York State Retirement System, and paid vacation time. The position is based at the Suffolk County Police Academy in Brentwood and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
According to the department, the EMS Officer will be responsible for conducting EMT certification and recertification training for police personnel, ensuring officers maintain the medical skills needed to respond effectively in emergencies. The position plays a key role in supporting officer preparedness and public safety across Suffolk County.
Minimum qualifications include either a bachelor’s degree with at least one year of experience planning or conducting training programs for ambulance or police personnel, or a high school diploma with five years of relevant training experience. All candidates must also possess a valid New York State Emergency Medical Technician certificate.
Applications are being accepted through May 1, 2026. Interested candidates must submit a resume along with a copy of their EMT certificate. Materials can be emailed to SCPD.Personnel@suffolkcountyny.gov, faxed to 631-852-6594, or mailed or delivered in person to Suffolk County Police Department Headquarters, Attn: Personnel, 30 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY.
The appointment is provisional, meaning the selected candidate must take the next civil service exam for the position and rank among the top three passing candidates who are willing to accept the role. Civil service law does not require the department to appoint the provisional employee permanently, even if they meet that standard.
Officials are encouraging qualified applicants to apply as part of the department’s broader effort to strengthen its emergency medical training capabilities.