Department of Civil Service Announces Applications for Exams to Pursue Careers in Law Enforcement Approximately 150 Entry-Level Law Enforcement Positions at DEC, State Parks, SUNY Anticipated Statewide Over Next Year Applicants Can Apply Online to Take the Exam At No Cost Through Sept. 17 Titles include: Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1

Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1 (Chinese Language)

Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1 (Spanish Language)

Forest Ranger 1

Park Police Officer Trainee

Park Police Officer Trainee (Spanish Language)

University Police Officer 1

University Police Officer 1 (Spanish Language)

Minimum Qualifications On or before November 1, 2025, you must have:

For Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1 titles - Exam Nos. 21-010020, 21-011020 and 21-012020:

Either 1: a bachelor's or higher-level degree;

Or 2: an associate degree; AND one of the following:

a. one year of experience in the areas of environmental engineering or environmental technology, freshwater or marine sciences, wildlife sciences, or forestry; OR

b. one year of experience as a police officer with Municipal Police Training Course certification (or equivalent course approved by the NYS Municipal Police Training Council). A certified Peace Officer Training course does not meet this requirement; OR

c. one year of experience as a certified federal law enforcement officer; OR

d. two years of active United States military service** with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act;

Or 3: three years of experience as a police officer in New York State with Municipal Police Training Course certification (or equivalent course approved by the NYS Municipal Police Training Council). A Peace Officer Training course does not meet this requirement.

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