Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)
Salary RangeFrom $75418 to $91132 Annually
Duties Description The Sergeant, Park Police, SG-17, will report to the Lieutenant, Park Police, SG-20, for the New York City Police Zone. As a Sergeant, you would supervise Park Police Officers and other staff assigned to the Park Police such as communications staff, and clerical staff performing police activities for the assigned shift. You would schedule and assign staff; reassign staff to cover emergencies or events within the Zone; observe and evaluate staff performance, assist in developing training programs; conduct on the job training and classroom instructions; conduct police investigations; act as liaison between Park Police Officers and local police; respond to emergencies and incidents as required; inspect, evaluate and maintain Division property and equipment, and prepare reports, budget requests, duty rosters and performance evaluations.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Appointment:
Candidates must be reachable on civil service eligible list, #31-069010
Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP):
Candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least two years of permanent competitive service as a Park Police Officer, SG-14, or Park Police Officer (Spanish Language), SG-14. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees eligible for promotion respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination. To be eligible for an NCP, candidates cannot have failed the last promotion examination for Sergeant, Park Police, SG-17.
Provisional Appointment:
Based on the results of the canvass and this posting notice, OPRHP may make a provisional appointment to this position. The minimum qualifications for provisional appointment are: two years of permanent competitive service as a Park Police Officer, SG-14, or Park Police Officer (Spanish Language), SG-14. The appointed candidate must take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the Sergeant, Park Police, SG-17, civil service examination.
Reassignment:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent permanent service as a Sergeant, Park Police, SG-17. Reassignments are made in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement according to Seniority.
Reinstatement:
Candidates who were previously permanently employed by New York State in this title may be reinstated to this position or to any position to which they were eligible to transfer. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of separation. Employees who have been separated from State service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval of the New York State Civil Service Commission.
Additional Comments Operating Needs:
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license as a term and condition of employment and must be a New York State resident at the time of promotion and maintain New York State
residency as a term and condition of employment.
Benefits:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
• APSU - 44 days: 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
2nd Floor
Notes on ApplyingAll interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume, cover letter and Employment Application as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.” You can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: www.parks.ny.gov/employment.
Your application must be received by 2/18/26 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Sergeant – NYC Zone” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of all candidates to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.