Park Police officers are highly trained specialists, dedicated to preserving the peace associated with a park environment. State Park Police officers are permanent, full-time Police Officer positions, and appointment to the position is made after a competitive process that includes a New York State Civil Service exam.
The New York State Park Police began as a patrol force in 1885 at Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest state park in the country. As the State Park system grew, so did the need for police services, and by 1973 State Park Police officers were on patrol in every park region across New York.
Deadline to apply is February 28, 2025
https://parks.ny.gov/park-police/park-police-officers/new-applicants.aspx