Attention all Registrants who were affected by COVID-19…. Exam testing resumed last Fall in NYS and you are responsible for monitoring this Exam page and registering for any new exams that may pertain to you. Fees will be waived for the new exam after proof of previous admission and waiver form are received by the Civil Service Department (civilservice@rensco.com).

Rensselaer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You can apply by mail, in person or Online for Current Vacancies in Rensselaer County, Upcoming Exams or Continuous Recruitment Exams.

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EXAMINATIONS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

OPEN-COMPETITIVE (OC) exams are open to the public.

ALL APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. It is your responsibility as an applicant to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications listed. You will not receive a refund if your application is disapproved.

# Name
(click to view job description)		 Type Application Deadline Exam Date Apply Online
60047430 POLICE CAPTAIN (OC) OC 09/12/25 10/18/25 Apply f5e5c6c26724b024097642fcc3c34cf2c73ae196c9285190852014914d70ca70
60047450 POLICE LIEUTENANT (OC) OC 09/12/25 10/18/25 Apply f5e5c6c26724b024097642fcc3c34cf2c73ae196c9285190852014914d70ca70
60018240 PROGRAM ASSISTANT, ACADEMICS II (OC) OC 09/12/25 10/18/25 Apply f5e5c6c26724b024097642fcc3c34cf2c73ae196c9285190852014914d70ca70
60018250 PROGRAM ASSISTANT, ACADEMICS III (OC) OC 09/12/25 10/18/25 Apply f5e5c6c26724b024097642fcc3c34cf2c73ae196c9285190852014914d70ca70

PROMOTION EXAMINATIONS

PROMOTION (PR) exams are open only to employees of Rensselaer County.

ALL APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. It is your responsibility as an applicant to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications listed. You will not receive a refund if your application is disapproved.

# Name
(click to view job description)		 Type Application Deadline Exam Date Apply Online
70012870 POLICE CAPTAIN (PROM) PROM 09/12/25 N/A Apply f5e5c6c26724b024097642fcc3c34cf2c73ae196c9285190852014914d70ca70
70022020 POLICE LIEUTENANT (PROM) PROM 09/12/25 10/18/25 Apply f5e5c6c26724b024097642fcc3c34cf2c73ae196c9285190852014914d70ca70
70008420 PROGRAM ASSISTANT, ACADEMICS II (PROM) PROM 09/12/25 10/18/25 Apply f5e5c6c26724b024097642fcc3c34cf2c73ae196c9285190852014914d70ca70
70008430 PROGRAM ASSISTANT, ACADEMICS III (PROM) PROM 09/12/25 10/18/25 Apply f5e5c6c26724b024097642fcc3c34cf2c73ae196c9285190852014914d70ca70

OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Name
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