The New York State Park Police recently opened applications for park police officers for the state park system, which will be accepted until Feb. 18, 2026.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation requires candidates to be at least 20 years of age at the time of hire and must not have passed their 43rd birthday as of Oct. 1, 2026. Candidates are also required to have completed 60 college semester credit hours by June 30, 2026, or have relevant education and experience, including military service or municipal police training. Learn more at parks.ny.gov/about/park-police/park-policenew-applicants.
“With updated guidelines and requirements, we are proud to welcome a new generation of park police
candidates,” said State Parks Acting Commissioner Kathy Moser, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. “Our park police officers play a vital role in protecting the people, places, and experiences that make our state park system so special. As visitation continues to grow, we are seeking dedicated individuals who are committed to public service and to ensuring our parks remain safe and welcoming for everyone.”
Recruits will receive hands-on fieldwork and classroom education in the following areas: criminal procedure law, penal law, vehicle and traffic law, park and recreation law, and criminal investigations. They’re also offered training in firearms, first response, snowmobile operation, ATV operation, emergency vehicle operation, along with many other law enforcement-related topics and skills.
Visit https://parks.ny.gov/park-police for more information regarding the application process, agility test, and written exam.
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