Parks Enforcement Patrol
Parks Enforcement Patrol
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Job Description
Parks Enforcement Patrols (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. PEP officers are empowered to issue summonses for violations and to make arrests. In addition to regular patrols PEP patrols city parks by bicycle horseback and on scooters.
Major Responsibilities
Under supervision perform patrols of park facilities as part of a highly visible uniformed division. Ensure the safety and enjoyment of park users and the protection and stewardship of parks property.
Issue summonses for the violation of park rules and regulations; may detain or arrest violators of City and State laws.
Provide first aid and emergency response to park patrons.
Assist in the inspection of concessionaires to ensure compliance with provisions of health and sanitary codes.
Staff Recreation Centers greet visitors and disseminate information regarding Park Rules & Regulation health & safety hazards and park events to the public.
Escort individuals and provide security at special events such as marathons parades concerts and related presentation.
Disseminate information regarding rules and regulations health and safety hazards and park events to the public.
May be assigned to work on any tour in any borough.
Work Location: Citywide
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 700520.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 700520 on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: References will be required upon request.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
Qualifications :
1. An associate degree or completion of 60 collegelevel semester credits from an accredited college or university accredited by regional national professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Educational Accreditation (CHEA); or
2. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in one of the following: law or code enforcement; security; ecology; or as an environmental instructor or ranger in a recognized park recreation or ranger program cultural institution or accredited school; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. College education may be substituted for the required experience in 2 above on the basis of 5 semester credits for 1 month of experience. Experience working as a clerk or secretary is not acceptable.
Special Patrolman Requirement: At the time of appointment you must meet the following qualifications for Special Patrolman status (a status given by the New York City Police Department pursuant to Title 38 Chapter 13 of the Rules of the City of New York):
must be twentyone years of age or older
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)
if discharged from military service the discharge must not have been dishonorable and
be of good moral character.
Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations license suspension(s) or an accident record you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Urban Park Ranger. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of 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.
Additional Information :
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
