Park Police Officer Trainee (Palisades)

Duties Description DUTIES DESCRIPTION :

The New York State Park Police are highly trained and dedicated to helping people and protecting the state's natural and historic treasures. If you're interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement, consider becoming a New York State Park Police Officer. Our team works in some of the most beautiful places in the state!

Recruitment for the 2025 Park Police Academy begins now! The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is accepting applications now for Park Police Officer Trainees. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2025. Learn how to apply below.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS : Starting Salary :

First 6 months of traineeship - $61,587 (at the residential academy)

Second 6 months of traineeship - $63,192 - $82,525 (rate will be based on what county the Park Police Officer Trainee is assigned to for field training after the 6-month residential academy)

After traineeship is complete (1 year) - $73,796 - $93,129

To see a full Salary Chart for the career of a Park Police Officer, visit :

https : / / parks.ny.gov / park-police / park-police-officers.aspx#Salary

Additional Geographic Pay :

Officers who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester counties will receive an additional $1,763 annual downstate adjustment.

In addition to the downstate adjustment, Police who work in the following locations will receive an additional supplemental local pay in the following amounts : the counties of Orange, Putnam, and Dutchess counties - $1,468; the five boroughs of New York City, Rockland, and Westchester counties - $2,204; and Nassau and Suffolk counties - $2,570.

Officers who work in the Mid-Hudson region (Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, and Westchester counties) or Downstate region (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, or Suffolk counties) are eligible for an additional $15,000 in geographic pay differentials.

Minimum Qualifications To read more about the minimum qualifications and to apply visit : https : / / parks.ny.gov / park-police / park-police-officers / new-applicants.aspx

AGE REQUIREMENTS :

• Candidates must be at least 20 years of age at time of hire. Cannot have passed your 35th birthday by October 25, 2025.
• Time spent on military duty or on terminal leave, not exceeding a total of seven (7) years, shall be subtracted from your age if you have passed your 35th birthday.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Additional Comments BENEFITS :

Learn more about salary and benefits here :

https : / / parks.ny.gov / park-police / park-police-officers.aspx#Salary

Work Location :

After completing a six-month residential police academy located in Rensselaerville, NY, Park Police Officer Trainees will be assigned to a Park Police zone, which may be anywhere in New York State, upon graduation. Then trainees will complete field training at their assigned zone (county) for the remaining 6 months of their probationary period before advancing to Park Police Officer, Grade 14.

To learn more about the next steps in the hiring process, visit :

https : / / parks.ny.gov / park-police / park-police-officers.aspx#HiringProcess

If you have any questions, please contact Division Headquarters at (518) 474-4029 or email PPOCareers@parks.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Park Police

Telephone 518-474-4029

Email Address PPOCareers@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on Applying Apply Today!

The first step is to apply by submitting the application and required documents linked below to PPOCareers@parks.ny.gov

https : / / parks.ny.gov / documents / park-police / 2024NYSParkPoliceEmploymentApplicationPart1andAddendum.pdf

Applications and documentation listed above are due by February 28, 2025. After applying, if you meet the requirements and provide all documentation listed above, you will be contacted with an invitation to the Agility Testing to be held in April 2025. If Agility Testing is successfully completed, travel will be required to complete the next steps in the hiring process - psychological and physical / medical testing.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

Salary : $73,796 - $93,129