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Park Police Officer Trainee Job Details
Agency: NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of. Location: 6105 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078 (Onondaga County). Occupational Category: Enforcement or Protective Services. Salary Grade: 13. Salary Range: $61,587 to $93,129 annually. Employment Type: Full‑Time, Permanent, Competitive Class. Travel: 10%. Workweek: 40 hours with schedule varying by agency needs, 12 AM–11:30 PM, no flextime. Responsibilities
The New York State Park Police protect the state’s natural and historic treasures. Officers (trainees to full officers) may: handle large crowds, assist park users, search for and rescue missing persons, make arrests, conduct investigations, provide emergency services, enforce marine law, oversee snowmobile safety, and participate in high‑angle and swift water rescues. Minimum Qualifications
Age: at least 20 years old at hire; not over 43 by 1 Oct 2026 (military time off may be subtracted). Education: 60 college semester credit hours, or 30 credits plus 1 year required experience, or military service options (active or reserve/Guard). High school diploma or GED required. Experience: 2 years of US military service (honorable discharge); 2 years reserve or Guard; or 2 years full‑time experience as a NY‑state police officer with valid municipal training certification. Citizenship & Residency: U.S. citizen, NY state resident at hire and thereafter. Driver’s License: valid NY state license, maintained during employment. Additional Requirements
Travel for recruiting and training, background investigation, medical and psychological exams, drug testing (no cannabis), visual acuity ≥20/30 (corrected). Eligibility for geographic pay adjustments and local supplements in specified counties. Application Process
Submit application via
NYS Parks Police Employment Application Part 1
by 18 Feb 2026. Send DD‑214 (if applicable) and official college transcripts to
PPOtranscripts@parks.ny.gov . Hold a 6‑month residential academy at Rensselaerville, NY. Pass agility, background, psych, and medical exams; complete field training. Upon successful completion, advance to Park Police Officer Grade 14. Benefits
Vacation: 13‑24 days; 12 holidays; 5 personal days; 13 sick days. Health, dental, vision insurance. Salaries exclusive of overtime. Half‑pay retirement after 20 years. Promotional opportunities via competitive exams. All uniforms and equipment provided. Contact Information
Division Headquarters:
PPOCareers@parks.ny.gov Phone: 518‑474‑4029 Address: 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12238
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Park Police Officer Trainee Job Details
Agency: NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of. Location: 6105 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078 (Onondaga County). Occupational Category: Enforcement or Protective Services. Salary Grade: 13. Salary Range: $61,587 to $93,129 annually. Employment Type: Full‑Time, Permanent, Competitive Class. Travel: 10%. Workweek: 40 hours with schedule varying by agency needs, 12 AM–11:30 PM, no flextime. Responsibilities
The New York State Park Police protect the state’s natural and historic treasures. Officers (trainees to full officers) may: handle large crowds, assist park users, search for and rescue missing persons, make arrests, conduct investigations, provide emergency services, enforce marine law, oversee snowmobile safety, and participate in high‑angle and swift water rescues. Minimum Qualifications
Age: at least 20 years old at hire; not over 43 by 1 Oct 2026 (military time off may be subtracted). Education: 60 college semester credit hours, or 30 credits plus 1 year required experience, or military service options (active or reserve/Guard). High school diploma or GED required. Experience: 2 years of US military service (honorable discharge); 2 years reserve or Guard; or 2 years full‑time experience as a NY‑state police officer with valid municipal training certification. Citizenship & Residency: U.S. citizen, NY state resident at hire and thereafter. Driver’s License: valid NY state license, maintained during employment. Additional Requirements
Travel for recruiting and training, background investigation, medical and psychological exams, drug testing (no cannabis), visual acuity ≥20/30 (corrected). Eligibility for geographic pay adjustments and local supplements in specified counties. Application Process
Submit application via
NYS Parks Police Employment Application Part 1
by 18 Feb 2026. Send DD‑214 (if applicable) and official college transcripts to
PPOtranscripts@parks.ny.gov . Hold a 6‑month residential academy at Rensselaerville, NY. Pass agility, background, psych, and medical exams; complete field training. Upon successful completion, advance to Park Police Officer Grade 14. Benefits
Vacation: 13‑24 days; 12 holidays; 5 personal days; 13 sick days. Health, dental, vision insurance. Salaries exclusive of overtime. Half‑pay retirement after 20 years. Promotional opportunities via competitive exams. All uniforms and equipment provided. Contact Information
Division Headquarters:
PPOCareers@parks.ny.gov Phone: 518‑474‑4029 Address: 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12238
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