Road Patrol Captain
*APPLICANTS MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, ROCKLAND, OR WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.*
DATE POSTED: April 6, 2026
TITLE: Road Patrol Captain
SALARY: $139,000 - $159,000
LOCATION: Putnam County Sheriff's Department
DESCRIPTION: The Putnam County Sheriff's Department is seeking qualified applicants for the Non-Competitive Jurisdictional Class position of Road Patrol Captain. Work involves responsibility for supervising the operation of the Road Patrol, a major division of the Sheriff's Department. Responsibilities include supervising work, directing activities of sergeants assigned to their division, and ensuring that all enforceable laws and orders are carried out. This is a position at the second level of authority in the Sheriff’s Department. Work is performed as directed by the Sheriff and/or other higher level Sheriff’s Department staff, with wide leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Supervises and schedules duties and reviews assignments of all Road Patrol Deputies;
- Supervises officers assigned to Superior and Local Courts as well as those assigned to security throughout the County;
- Supervises the administrative functions of the Road Patrol division including the preparation of all required written reports;
- Directs activities to ensure the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property;
- Writes and implements policies and procedures for the Road Patrol Division;
- Enforces all laws and departmental rules and regulations pertaining to;
- Trains, directs, supervises and evaluates members in the Road Patrol Division;
- Prepares and administers Road Patrol Division's annual budget;
- Prepares and administers all local, State and Federal grants awarded to Road Patrol Division;
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Fifteen (15) years of law enforcement experience including at least five (5) years’ experience as part of a command staff at a level of sergeant or higher.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Applicants must be legal residents of Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, or Westchester County, New York.
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents (school transcripts, writing sample, etc.)
SCHEDULE: Full-time, On call
SALARY RANGE: $139,000 - $159,000 per year
BENEFITS:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel
Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:
Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3
Carmel NY, 10512
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