Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group

06/06/2025

Platoon 77 learning about LEOKA, an officer safety awareness training with an outstanding instructor from the FBI.

05/23/2025

Please support Platoon 77 in their fundraising efforts. Proceeds offset the expenses for their graduation.

12/19/2024

Congratulations to Platoon 76 on their graduation December 11, 2024. Stay safe!

04/23/2024

Please support Platoon 75 in their fundraising efforts. Proceeds offset the expenses for their graduation. Contact Recruit Ferris for further information,
[email protected]

03/12/2024

Platoon 75 preparing for the 2024 Shamrock Run.

06/23/2023

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Scan the QR code below to take you to the City of Kingston's Civil Service website to get the information you need to register for the upcoming exam.

Here is some of our salary and benefits information:

Salary information:
(2023 rates below- Increases in 2024 and 2025)

Academy Rate-$55,018.14
Starting Rate (after graduation)- $61,131.02
After 1 year- $64,475.79
After 2 years- $73,604.57
After 3 years- $76,445.74
After 4 years- $77,995.41
After 5 years- $83,160.43

Longevity Pay:
7-9 years- 3% above base pay
10-12 years- 3.75% above base pay
13-15 years- 4.50% above base pay
16-17 years- 5.50% above base pay
18 and above- 6.50% above base pay

Education Incentives:
Associate's degree- 1.5% above base pay
Bachelor's degree- 2.5% above base pay
Master's degree- 3.5% above base pay

The City of Kingston Police Department encourages officers to further their education and will reimburse costs associated with getting degrees (associates, bachelors, and masters) in criminal justice. Contact us for more information.

Yearly Uniform Allowance:
$1,150.00

Excellent Health Insurance benefits (including dental and optical)

Supplemental day (holidays):
14 paid days (16 for veterans)per year

Vacation days:
1-5 years- 15 Paid vacation
5-10 years- 22 Paid vacation
10 years and above- 27 Paid Vacation

Personal Leave days:
4 per year

Excellent paid sick leave

Work Schedule: (Uniformed patrol officers)
8 hour shifts
7 days on, 3 days off (Tues/Wed/Thurs), 7 days on, 4 days off (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon)
Shift assignment determined by seniority

We encourage you to call if you have any questions or if we can help you through the hiring process. Please contact us at 845 943 5766 for Chief Egidio Tinti or 845 943 5718 for Officer Ed Shuman.

05/09/2023

Please support Platoon 73 in their fundraising event. Proceeds offset the expenses of their graduation.
Contact Recruit Campos for further information,
[email protected]

03/12/2023

Platoon 73 preparing for the 2023 Shamrock Run. Getting some inspiration from Mikey.

02/23/2023

Platoon 73 recognizing the value of teamwork in a friendly basketball tournament.

02/09/2023

02/07/2023

The City of Kingston and Saugerties Police Departments are co-hosting a 3 week Course in Police Supervision. Any inquiries regarding this course should be directed to Off Shuman of the Kingston Police Department or Lt Swart of the Saugerties Police Department.