Duties: Police Officers with New York State Park Police are responsible for enforcing State and local Laws .
Starting Salary : $55,179 per year.
Deadline to apply: August 01, 2018
| EXAM NUMBER | EXAM TITLE | SALARY | Deadline To Apply | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-540 | Park Police Officer Trainee | $55,179 | August 01, 2018 | |
| 26-541 | Park Police Officer Trainee (Spanish Language) | $55,179 | August 01, 2018 | |
Requirements:
On or before September 15, 2018, you must have completed or expect to complete 60 college semester credit hours. You cannot be appointed until you submit proof of successful completion of the educational requirements to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Substitution: 30 college semester credits hours and two years of active military service with an honorable discharge. If you expect to meet the educational requirements by June 30, 2019, you can be admitted to the written test.
Applications can be ELECTRONICALLY filed.
Requirements to be appointed:
(1) U.S. Citizenship required
(2) Must have a background investigation
(3) Must have a valid State Driver’s License
(4) You must be at least 20 years of age at time of appointment and not older than 35 years as of the date when the applicant takes the written examination. If you have passed your 35th birthday, time spent on military duty or on terminal leave, not exceeding a total of six years, shall be subtracted from your age.
(5)New York State residency at the time of appointment, but not required for taking the test.
(6) Additional requirements required to be hired.
Work Location:
Vacancies exist throughout the state.
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Test Guide
A Guide to the Written Test for the Entry-Level Police Officer Series :
http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/statetestguides.cfm.
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