
Major - Park Police (Division Headquarters)
Albany, NYFull-time$109–137K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Major, Park Police, reports to the Assistant Director of Law Enforcement and oversees Division Headquarters, training and academy, field operations, emergency management, K9, unmanned aerial systems, and communications. The role supports division budgeting, grievance coordination, mandatory reporting, and policy updates, and liaises with agency bureaus and executive staff. It may provide district command coverage for emergency notifications when necessary.
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NY HELPS No
55-b/c Eligible No
Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Major - Park Police (Division Headquarters)
Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services
Salary Grade 662
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $108544 to $137206 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Internship No
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 12 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address OPRHP Park Police
625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12238
Duties Description The incumbent of the Major, Park Police, M-2, position will report to the Assistant Director of Law Enforcement (Colonel) and perform the following duties which include but are not limited to:• Supervision of the following units: Division Headquarters, Division Training and Academy, Division Field Operations, Emergency Management, K9, Unmanned Arial System (UAS) and Division Communications Unit. • Ensure that all civilian and sworn members are aware of their respective duties and responsibilities and perform such duties efficiently according to the Police Manual. • Develop and prepare Division Headquarters budget as well as assist with overall Division Budget (Non-Personal Service and Temporary and Seasonal and Overtime).• Coordinate Grievance process between the field and Director of Law Enforcement (DLE) and the Assistant Director of Law Enforcement (ADLE) and assist as necessary.• Confirm all mandatory reporting requirements have been assigned and completed by Division Staff.• Monitor and update Division Policy and Procedure, as appropriate and necessary.• Liaison with Agency Bureaus and Executive Staff when DLE/ADLE unavailable.• When necessary, assist with District Commanding Officer coverage for emergency notification.
Minimum Qualifications NYS Civil Service Eligible ListThere is no current civil service eligible list for this title.Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP):Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service as a Captain, Park Police, SG-22, or two years of permanent competitive service as a Lieutenant, Park Police, SG-20, with the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees eligible for promotion respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination. Provisional Appointment:Based on the results of this posting notice, OPRHP may make a provisional appointment to this position. The minimum qualifications for provisional appointment are: one year of permanent competitive service as a Captain, Park Police, SG-22, or Lieutenant, Park Police, SG-20, with the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Reassignment:Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent permanent service as a Major, Park Police, M-2. Reinstatement:Candidates who were previously permanently employed by New York State in this title may be reinstated to this position or to any position to which they were eligible to transfer. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of separation. Employees who have been separated from State service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval of the New York State Civil Service Commission.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license that allows the person to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.• Candidates must reside in New York State as a term and condition of employment.ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:**This title has an Occupation Pay Differential (OPD) of $34,301Total salary cannot exceed the combination of the Job Rate ($137,206) and the OPD $34,301 BENEFITS: Generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Paid Time Off:• M/C 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. Health Care Benefits:• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits:• New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Membership• NYS Deferred Compensation• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo learn more about the benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
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Name Personnel/MK
Telephone
Fax
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street OPRHP Park Police
625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12238
Notes on Applying All interested candidates must submit an application, resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. You can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: https://parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdfYour application must be received by November 18, 2026, and submitted via email to: [email protected]. You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Major–Division Headquarters” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.Please submit your documents as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.” It is the responsibility of all candidates to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at [email protected] or (518) 486-7754.
How this job compares
Set against the 339 open Law Enforcement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$109–137K/yr
- New York median$69–89K/yr26 salary ranges
- US median$71–82K/yr137 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $123K, is 56% above the New York median midpoint ($79K) — in the top quarter of Law Enforcement salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 35 open Law Enforcement jobs in New York and 339 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- New York State Civil Service (this employer)10 open
- City of New York7 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Law Enforcement postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (163 postings).
- Education
- 13 of the 339 open Law Enforcement jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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