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Established in 1799, the Essex County Sheriff's Department is a law enforcement agency that enforces the laws of the nation, state, county and local jurisdictions, including the handling of civil matters and operations of the county jail. It makes several arrests related to family court offenses and felony charges, issues uniform traffic tickets and investigates vehicular accidents. The Essex County Sheriff's Department operates a communication center that responds to more than 4,000 dispatch calls for assistance, including ambulances, fire, police and other calls. The department supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the usage of illegal drugs, gang activities and violent behavior.

Essex County Personnel Department is the civil service agency responsible for overseeing the hiring and employment procedures for various government divisions in Essex County, New York. With approximately 2000 civil service employees, the department administers the provisions of the Civil Service Law and ensures that candidates are selected based on their qualifications and competence. Jobs are filled through civil service examinations, and the department works with County Government, Town Government, Village Government, School Districts, and Special Districts to meet their personnel requirements. The department also provides resources and information related to health insurance, employee assistance programs, ethics and disclosure laws, workplace safety, and compliance with civil service rules. With a dedicated team of personnel officers and technicians, Essex County Personnel Department plays a crucial role in maintaining a qualified and competent workforce for the county and its various government entities.Generated from the website

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