Parks Enforcement Patrol

Build your career with NYC Parks! NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world. 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.

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.

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.

Perks
- Our employees are eligible for discounts on some of the top attractions in the city, and all employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

• 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.

Salary: $58,843 ($92K fully loaded including fringe benefits)

Work Location:

Citywide

NOTE:

All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period.
* Posting period extended to 11/10/2026. Previous applicants to Job # 780344 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request. Fees:
Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.

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)

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1. An associate degree or completion of 60 college-level 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 four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and…