Highway Patrol Deputy Jobs

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking interested candidates to fill current Deputy Sheriff/Highway Patrol vacancies. 

Salary: $55,164

For Lateral Transfer Information, please visit : https://www.rensco.com/632/Highway-Patrol-Lateral-Transfers

Some of the benefits include: 

  • 20-year retirement plan - with additional 1/60th 
  • 12 paid holidays (annually) 
  • 5 personal days (annually) 
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 
  • Shift differential pay 
  • Rotating pass days (Every 3rd weekend off) 
  • Longevity stipend 
  • Education stipend 
  • Tuition assistance program 

Opportunities include: 

  • Criminal Investigations Unit 
  • K-9 
  • SRO (School Resource Officer) 
  • ESU (Emergency Services Unit) 
  • CNT (Crisis Negotiation Team) 
  • Accident investigation/reconstruction 
  • ET (Evidence Technician) 
  • FTO (Field Training Officer) 
  • Marine Patrol
  • Motor Cycle Unit
  • Car Seat Technician 

Interested parties must take and successfully pass the next scheduled Highway Patrol Civil Service Exam, Physical Agility, Psychological and Medical Exams and complete and pass the background investigation. Once a list is established, candidates will be selected by test score and civil service laws on an as needed basis. 

Resumes can be emailed to kbourgault@rensco.com 

Additional inquiries can be made to Deputy Kyle Bourgault at 518-266-1986.