*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) provides a uniformed presence in parks, assists the public and issues summonses for violating park rules.

Major Responsibilities
- Under direction, with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision, command over 500 uniformed, special operations and mounted law enforcement officers.
- Develop and implement programs, procedures and security measures to decrease criminal incidents and protect patrons of city and parks facilities.
- Manage security and enforcement logistics for major special events in parks throughout the city.
- Oversee training and placement of Parks Career Training (PACT) and Parks Opportunity Program (POP) participants assigned to the Parks Enforcement Patrol.
- Manage the PEP fleet and overtime budget and ensure facilities are in compliance with Health and Safety.
- Serve as agency representative and establish relationships with community groups and local organizations.
- Work with Parks Inspection Program plus management team and other agency divisions to improve field organizations.


How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 613591.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 613591 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.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus four years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership, gardening, grounds maintenance, building maintenance or construction, of which 18 months must have been in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or

2. High school graduation or its educational equivalent plus six years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3.Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive experience as described in "1" above.

Preference will be given to 1) employees who qualify for the APRM promotional exam 2) permanent employees in or on leave from a comparable title or 3) employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list. 1. Education and/or experience in criminal justice. 2. Environmental law enforcement experience. 3. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 4. Ability to work a flexible schedule. 5. Possession of or eligible to obtain Police or Peace Officer status. 6. Valid New York State driver license.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.