We’re Hiring

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility is currently accepting applications for Correction Officer Lateral Transfers.
Candidates must:

• Be currently employed as a Correction Officer
• Have completed their probationary period with their current agency

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Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Roster Card
   (Employee History Information) from your current agency, showing employment history and salary.
2. Original Test Announcement
   From the civil service exam under which you were hired. This can be obtained from your agency’s Personnel or Human Resources office.
3. 3. Residency Requirement
   Applicants must be residents of Putnam County or an adjoining county.

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Application Process

Step 1:

Complete the Putnam County Application for Employment

➡️ 4 page PDF download

Step 2:

Submit the completed 4-page application to:

📧 Corrections.admin@putnamcountyny.gov

Step 3:

After review, you will be provided with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Application (15 pages)

➡️ All applications must be fully completed, signed, and notarized.

Special Patrol Officer (SPO)
Continue Serving Your Community

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified retired law enforcement professionals to serve as Special Patrol Officers (SPOs).

This part-time position provides an opportunity to continue serving the community while supporting public safety operations throughout Putnam County.

Ready to Apply?

Download the Putnam County Employment Application (PDF):

Pay: $30/hour
Schedule: Part-Time • Flexible hours

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Responsibilities

Special Patrol Officers perform a variety of public safety and security functions, including:

• Provide security at county buildings and public facilities
• Patrol assigned buildings and surrounding grounds
• Maintain order and assist employees and visitors
• Screen visitors and verify identification when required
• Gather and relay information to deputies and other public safety personnel
• Safeguard county property
• Respond to emergencies and provide assistance when needed
• Prepare activity and incident reports
• Utilize technology to provide real-time situational awareness during public safety operations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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Interested in Becoming a Drone Pilot?

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting Special Patrol Officers interested in becoming FAA-certified drone pilots as part of our Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.

DFR operators assist deputies by deploying drones to provide real-time aerial intelligence during emergency incidents and public safety operations.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be retired law enforcement professionals as authorized under New York State General Municipal Law §209-v, including:

• Police Officers
• Sheriff’s Deputies
• New York State Police members
• Correction Officers
• Parole Officers
• Probation Officers

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Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have retired within the past four (4) years.
• Applicants retired more than one (1) year may be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation prior to appointment.
• Be a resident of Putnam County or a contiguous New York county (Dutchess, Westchester, Orange, or Rockland).
• List their retirement date on the application.

Special Patrol Officers may not carry a firearm while on duty unless specifically authorized by the appointing authority. When authorized, possession of a valid New York State pistol license is required.

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Apply

Download the Putnam County Employment Application (PDF):

Completed applications and resumes may be submitted to:
Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6, Building 3
Carmel, NY 10512
OR
Applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Ann Marie Liebler
Confidential Secretary
3 County Center
Carmel, NY 10512
Phone: (845) 225-4300 ext. 42222
Email: AnnMarie.Liebler@putnamcountyny.gov