Park Police Officer Trainee

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf
courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84 million visits in
2023

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, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:
Age Requirements:
• Candidates must be at least 20 years of age at time of hire. Cannot
have passed your 35th birthday by October 25, 2025.
• Time spent on military duty or on terminal leave, not exceeding a
total of seven (7) years, shall be subtracted from your age if you have
passed your 35th birthday.
Education Requirements:
• Minimum college education requirements: 60 college credit hours
completed by June 30, 2025; 30 of those hours may be waived if the
candidate is an honorably discharged veteran with at least two years of
active military duty.
Additional Requirements:
• Must be a United States citizen and New York State resident at the
time of appointment and maintain a New York State residency as a term
and condition of employment for the duration of your career.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the
candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition
of employment

Pay: $63,192-$82,525