Security Patrol - Full Time

NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. Parks Enforcement Patrol's (PEP) mission is to provide a safe and clean environment for all New Yorkers to enjoy. PEP officers are uniformed, shielded officers who provide security and safety in city parks, provide information about Parks rules to patrons, and safeguard Parks' wildlife and facilities. In addition to regular patrols, PEP patrols city parks by bicycle, horseback and on scooters.

Public service is a rewarding career! NYC Parks offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks including exceptional health and union benefits, pension, generous vacation/sick days, paid holidays, earned overtime, and a work-life balance.

Professional Development - We offer numerous training programs, leadership development opportunities, and career coaching services, while encouraging employees to attend approved off-site trainings and seminars.

Under supervision, perform patrols of park facilities as part of a highly visible uniformed division. Assist in the inspection of concessionaires to ensure compliance with provisions of health and sanitary codes.

• Escort individuals and provide security at special events, such as marathons, parades, concerts and related presentation.
• The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in one of the following: law or code enforcement; security; or as an environmental instructor or ranger in a recognized park, recreation or ranger program, cultural institution or accredited school; a citizen of the United States

• a resident of New York City
• have no record of convictions for any felony or for any serious offence against public safety (as defined in the New York State Penal Law),
• Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Urban Park Ranger. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and /or to perform the essential functions of the job.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.