What to Know
- The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Department of Civil Service announced Friday that they have approved a $15,000 geographic pay differential for environmental conservation police officers. and rangers located in the lower Hudson Valley and southern areas of the state.
- The increase would increase the starting salary of environmental conservation police officers from $66,140 to $81,140, and rangers from $63,034 to $78,034, effective July 21, 2022. The increase will help address the disparity in compensation between the State and competing employers in the lower Hudson and southern areas of the state.
- Individuals contemplating a career with the DEC can apply for the New York State Entry-Level Law Enforcement Civil Service Exam by August 10, 2022. All required information here.
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NEW YORK — The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Department of Civil Service announced Friday that they have approved a $15,000 geographic wage differential for police officers. environmental conservation police and rangers located in the lower Hudson Valley and southern areas of the state.
The increase would increase the starting salary of environmental conservation police officers from $66,140 to $81,140, and rangers from $63,034 to $78,034, effective July 21, 2022. The increase will help address the disparity in compensation between the State and competing employers in the lower Hudson and southern areas of the state.
The move will help the agency address recruitment and retention challenges for law enforcement in these areas of the state.
Individuals contemplating a career with the DEC can apply for the New York State Entry-Level Law Enforcement Civil Service Exam by August 10, 2022.
Individuals interested in being considered for entry-level law enforcement positions within State Government must first meet the minimum qualifications for the title(s) of interest and register for the civil service exam by submitting all required information here. The exam, a multiple-choice test, will be offered in the fall.
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