New York Park Police Seek Job Candidates

NEW CITY, NY — The New York State Park Police are seeking candidates interested in a law enforcement career in the state park system. A competitive written civil service exam is scheduled to be held Sept. 15.

Applications to take the exam must be submitted to the Department of Civil Service by Aug. 1.

For more information or to apply online, visit the New York State Department of Civil Service web site.

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“State Park Police Officers are vital to ensuring our millions of visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit to New York State Parks,” said Chief David Page, Director of Law Enforcement for State Parks. “I urge anyone interested seeking a rewarding career in Law Enforcement, with an emphasis on helping to keep visitors safe while also protecting our state’s natural and historic treasures to take the time to apply to become a State Park Police Officer.”

State Park Police assist park users, make arrests, conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations, and provide emergency services at 215 parks and historic sites across the state. State Park Police also provide special services including marine law enforcement and education duties on New York waterways, snowmobile enforcement and education, and specialized rescue teams including cliff and gorge rescues, swift water rescues and search and rescue operations throughout the state.

Applicants must be at least 20 at the time of appointment and no more than 35 at the time of the exam (military service may extend eligibility). They must pass a medical and drug screening, an agility test, psychological screening, background check and complete a six-month residential police basic school. For more information on the qualification and selection process, visit the website or Text: NYSPARK POLICE to 468311.

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