New York State Civil Service is accepting applications for Park Police Officer Trainee and University Police Officer 1 — two uniformed public safety titles with separate Spanish language exam options. These are competitive civil service examinations with no application processing fee. The written test is scheduled for the weekend of October 17–18, 2026; applicants are assigned to either Saturday or Sunday and cannot request or change their assigned day.
Four exams open — Park Police Officer Trainee, Park Police Officer Trainee (Spanish Language), University Police Officer 1, and University Police Officer 1 (Spanish Language). Written test October 17–18, 2026. Free to apply.
View Official Exam Announcements ↗NYS Department of Civil Service | cs.ny.gov | Exams 21-027020 · 21-028020 · 21-029020 · 21-030020
One announcement covers four exams across two titles. Spanish language versions are available for both titles — see details below.
(Spanish Language)
(Spanish Language)
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | September 9, 2026 — submit online or postmark by this date |
| Written Test Weekend | October 17–18, 2026 (Saturday or Sunday — assigned, not chosen) |
| Application Fee | $0.00 — No processing fee required |
- ✓Visit the official NYS Civil Service exam announcement page at cs.ny.gov for full qualification requirements, salary details, and the application link for each exam number.
- ✓Applications must be submitted online or postmarked by September 9, 2026. There is no application processing fee for any of the four exams in this announcement.
- !Salary and Salary Grade are listed as pending in this announcement — check the official NYS Civil Service website for current salary information before applying, as rates may have been updated.
- !Full qualification requirements, minimum age, education, experience, and license/residency details are in the official exam announcements — always read the full Notice of Examination before applying.
Four NYS civil service exams with no application fee. Written test October 17–18, 2026. Park Police Officer Trainee and University Police Officer 1 — standard and Spanish language versions available.
View Official Exam Announcements at cs.ny.gov ↗NYS Dept. of Civil Service | cs.ny.gov | Exams 21-027020 · 21-028020 · 21-029020 · 21-030020