Park Police Officer Trainee (Downstate) - NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation : Job Details

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, ; BENEFITS: Accrue 13-24 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5 personal days, and 13 sick days each year. Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Salaries do not include overtime. Retirement is at half pay after 25 years. Promotional opportunities are available by competitive examination processes. All uniforms and equipment are provided. Learn more about salary and benefits here: 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: HiringProcess If you have any questions, please contact Division Headquarters at or email tabindex 0 > Contact Information: Park Police625 BroadwayAlbany, NY 12207 Notes on Applying: Apply Today The first step is to apply by submitting the application and required documents linked below to tabindex 0 > 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.