HOW DO I APPLY?

Completed application and exam fee are only accepted either:
At the 3 locations listed on the announcement and ONLY until 5pm of the last filing date.
OR
If mailed and postmarked by the US Post Office no later than the last filing date (certified mail is recommended especially if on or near the last filing date). Any application received without the exam fee will not be accepted. Any application received or postmarked after the last filing date will not be accepted.
OR
If serving actively in the military as per Sections 243-b (2) and (3) of NY State Military Law, a late application will be accepted with proof of military orders.   Those serving active military duty during the filing period, will under Section 243-c of NYS Military Law be permitted to file an application up to 10 business days prior to the date of the exam.

We do not accept applications by fax or e-mail.

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1. WHEN IS THE WHITE PLAINS POLICE OFFICER EXAM?
2. IS THIS EXAMINATION ONLY FOR POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS?
3. CAN I TAKE THE POLICE OFFICER EXAM FOR WHITE PLAINS AND FOR ANOTHER NYS MUNICIPALITY SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DAY?
4. HOW DO I APPLY?
5. HOW CAN I OBTAIN A COPY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLICATION?
6. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO APPLY?
7. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHECK BOUNCES?
8. IF I WANT TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, CAN I DO IT BY MAIL?
9. WHY SHOULD I BOTHER FILLING OUT ALL THAT INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION?
10. IS THERE A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
11. WHAT IF I MOVE AFTER I FILE MY APPLICATION? HOW DO I CHANGE MY ADDRESS?
12. IS U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED?
13. WHAT IF I DON'T YET HAVE MY HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA?
14. ARE THERE AGE LIMITS FOR THE POLICE OFFICER EXAM?
15. HOW DO I KNOW IF I WAS APPROVED?
16. IF I AM DISAPPROVED, WILL I GET MY MONEY BACK?
17. WHAT IF I LOSE MY ADMISSION NOTICE?
18. HOW CAN I LOCATE A TEST GUIDE TO HELP ME PREPARE FOR THE POLICE OFFICER EXAM?
19. WHEN DOES THE FREE TRAINING BEGIN?
20. WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE NEXT PHASE OF THE POLICE OFFICER EXAM?
21. MUST I ATTEND THE PRACTICE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST?
22. WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE ACTUAL PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST?
23. MUST I ATTEND THE ACTUAL PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST?
24. WHERE IS THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST LOCATED?
25. WHAT IF IT RAINS OR THE WEATHER IS BAD ON THE DAY I AM SCHEDULED TO TAKE THE AGILITY TEST?
26. WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST?
27. WHAT IF I DO NOT RECEIVE A LETTER FROM YOUR OFFICE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE PHYSICAL AGILITY?
28. WHAT IF I LOSE MY ADMISSION NOTICE BEFORE THE PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAM?
29. WHAT IF MY ADDRESS CHANGES?
30. MAY I RESCHEDULE MY ACTUAL PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST?
31. WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I PASS THE PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAM?
32. WHEN DO I GO TO THE POLICE ACADEMY?