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Exam results generally are not received for at least ninety (90) days.  Please do not call the office asking about results.  If the eligible list is not found online then we have not received results. 

If you completed an online application and chose to mail a check or money order, it should be made payable to Niagara County Civil Service and mailed to 111 Main Street - Suite G2, Lockport, NY 14094.

Electronic correspondence (admission notices, canvass letters, grade letters, etc.) is sent from noreply@niagara.mycivilservice.com so please add this to your address book so messages aren't sent to your Junk Mail.  The subject will be Niagara County Civil Service – New Letter. Please be sure to open and respond appropriately to all correspondence. 

For emergency closing information that may affect an exam listen to WBEN Radio, 930.

April 3, 2023 Public Hearing Notice to amend the Niagara County Rules & Appendices for the Classified Civil Service

Civil Service Rules & Appendices - Niagara County Rules and Appendices for the Classified Civil Service - January 13, 2021

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Information on taking Civil Service Exams4 documents

• How to take a written test
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• Navigating the Civil Service Exam Process
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  Helpful video about taking NYS Civil Service Exams
• Questions & Answers
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• State Civil Service Website
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Information, Forms, & Policies24 documents

• Alternate Test Date Policy
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• Canvass Letter Information
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• Civil Service Reference Guide
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• College Accreditation
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• Contingent Permanent Rule XV
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• Correction Officer Exam Requirements Policy - 5/12/2022
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• Create a Civil Service Application
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• Declination Form
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• Firefighter Exam Requirements Policy
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• Important Exam Information for Candidates
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• Important Information for Disabled Veterans
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• Layoff Information for Employees
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• Physical Agility Test for Deputy Sheriff & Police Officer
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• Police Officer Examination FAQ
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• Probationary Terms & Rule
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• Provisional Employee Notice
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• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Form
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• Residency Verification Document List
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• Rule of Three
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• Special Testing Arrangements Information
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• Tolerance Policy
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• Transcript Policy
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• Transfer Form & Guidelines
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• Veteran Credit Information Sheet and Form
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  11/08/2022