Parks Enforcement Patrol (Urban Park Ranger)

Department of Parks and Recreation · All boroughs · $58,843 / yr

≈ $28.29/hr equivalent · $2,263 every 2 weeks, before taxes.

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $11.29/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

Pay

$58,843 / yr

Agency

Department of Parks and Recreation

Where

All boroughs

Experience

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What they actually ask for.

Associate degree OR high school diploma + 1 year in security, code/law enforcement, or ecology; must be 21+, hold a NYS driver license, and meet Special Patrolman requirements.

Taken from the official posting and condensed. We do not reword requirements. If a line is unclear, the official posting is the authority.

Worth knowing

The part nobody tells you.

Uniformed, shielded officers who can issue summonses and make arrests. Posting period extended to 11/10/2026. Not entry-level for teens (21+). About $92K fully loaded including fringe benefits.

The work

What this job is like.

Public safetyOutdoor workDrivingHelping peopleNight shifts OK

Proof

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Checked 2026-09-22. Postings change daily and requirements change with them. Always confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.

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