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PEP Sergeant

City of New York

New York, NYJob$60–69K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$60–69K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The PEP Sergeant supervises Parks Enforcement Patrol staff and operations, supporting enforcement of departmental rules and providing public information, education, and safety services. The role oversees enforcement initiatives and special projects, coordinates staff schedules and events, and represents the agency in community and interagency settings. Only current permanent Urban Park Rangers, including those on leave from that title, are eligible to apply.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Staff SupervisionRule EnforcementStaff SchedulingStaff TrainingPerformance EvaluationEvent Planning

Qualifications

Current Permanent Urban Park RangerBaccalaureate Degree or EquivalentAssociate Degree or 60 Credits Plus ExperienceHigh School Diploma Plus ExperienceSatisfactory Education and Experience CombinationOne Year Full-Time Paid ExperienceTwo Years Full-Time Experience

Full job description

Job Description

ONLY CURRENT PERMANENT URBAN PARK RANGERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Urban Park Ranger civil service title or 2) on leave from the title.

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.

Major Responsibilities

  • Under direction, supervise subordinates in enforcing compliance with departmental rules and regulations through the issuance of summonses. Direct and review staff, programs and operations providing informational, educational and safety services to the general public.

  • Communicate agency/senior management directives to staff. Ensure compliance with uniform standards, standards of conduct and time & leave procedures.

  • Create daily, weekly and biweekly project schedules for staff and hold regularly scheduled staff meetings to disseminate pertinent information.

  • Create and maintain accurate files relating to deployment, special events, vehicles, supplies, equipment, time and leave usage and scheduling.

  • Train new and existing staff. Evaluate performance and provide constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.

  • Attend Agency, Community Board and neighborhood group meetings. Serve as an Agency representative to the New York Police Department and Community Council.

  • Oversee enforcement initiatives and other special projects.

  • Work closely with other city, state and federal agencies in enforcing parks rules and regulations.

  • Plan and implement special events. Delegate tasks and assignments to ensure the events are successful.

  • Ensure proper maintenance of Parks’ vehicles, work facility and grounds.

Work Location: TBD

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 808962.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN 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. 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)

ASSOCIATE URBAN PARK RANGER - 60422

Qualifications

  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or

  2. An associate degree or completion of 60 credits from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid 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 four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of fulltime experience as described in "2" above; or

  4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. College education may be substituted for the required experience in "2" or "3" above on the basis of 5 semester credits for 1 month of experience.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 59,676.00

Salary Max: $ 68,627.00

How this job compares

Set against the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–69K/yr
  • New York median$68–87K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$74–83K/yr162 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $64K, is 17% below the New York median midpoint ($77K) — in the lowest quarter of Law Enforcement salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 32 open Law Enforcement jobs in New York and 448 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Law Enforcement postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (227 postings).
Education
27 of the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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