*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES*

The Urban Park Service Division consists of three units: Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP), Central Communications, and the Emergency Management Unit. The division is also responsible for coordinating beach and pool security, as well as analyses of 311 calls and online data. PEP are uniformed, shielded officers who provide security and safety in city parks, provide information about Parks rules to park patrons, and safeguard Parks’ wildlife and facilities. PEP officers focus on education over enforcement of quality-of-life offenses. Central Communications is Parks’ 24-hour command center charged with radio dispatching, monitoring, and installing burglar alarm and camera systems, and responding to off-hour and weekend forestry and press inquiries. The Emergency Management Unit promotes Parks’ ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and coordinates agency-wide emergency preparedness planning and response, exercises and training and evaluation of incident response and performance.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Director of the Urban Park Service (UPS) Training Academy, assist with the coordination of all aspects of the UPS Training Academy, including the Parks Security Service budget, recruitment, training and deployment.
- Participate in the full-time and seasonal hiring process of all UPS staff.
- Maintain the UPS academy inventory, work closely with the New York City Police Department, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and other training divisions to review and improve the current academy.
- Supervise and evaluate Academy Instructors and conduct trainings.

Work Location: UPS Training Academy, Randall's Island, Manhattan.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 606886 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

1. Experience in training and/or curriculum development. 2. Education and experience in criminal justice. 3. Experience in environmental law enforcement. 4. Excellent supervisory and written and oral communication skills. 5. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. 6. Possession of or eligibility to obtain Peace Officer and Special Patrolmen status. 7. Valid New York State driver license.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.