Lateral Entry

A lateral applicant is someone who is currently employed as a police officer in the State of New York.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Must have vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye.
• No felony or misdemeanor assault convictions.
• No current pending criminal charges.
• Be 21 years old or older.
• Have a GED or High School Diploma.
• Must have a police academy certificate of completion.
• A completed Troy Police Department Employment Application.