*APPLICANTS MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, ROCKLAND, OR WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.*

DATE POSTED: December 30, 2025

TITLE: Civil Bureau 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 Civil Bureau Captain. Work involves supervising of the Civil Bureau, a major division of the Sheriff's Department, which includes overseeing the serving of Income and Property Executions, Eviction Notices, business closings, auctions on foreclosed properties and the making of civil arrests. This position is at the second level of authority in the Sheriffs Department. General supervision is received from the Undersheriff with wide leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinates (including civilians) assigned to the civil division.  Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Plans and supervises the activities of employees assigned to civil duties;
• Reviews all paperwork received for legal and procedural correctness;
• Develops procedures for internal processing of complaints and summons;
• Provides in service training for subordinates;
• Supervises and administers sale of confiscated and foreclosed properties;
• Meets with Undersheriff regarding all civil activities in the department;
• Testifies in court regarding civil matters;
• Keep records and prepares a variety of reports;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience, including five (5) experience in civil enforcement operation or equivalent, at least two (2) years of which must have been at the 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.)

APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel

Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:

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Putnam County Personnel Department

110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3

Carmel NY, 10512