Major - Park Police (Western District)

About the role

The Major, Park Police, M-2, will function as the Commander for the Western New York State Park Police District, which includes the Allegany, Niagara and Genesee Police Zones. The incumbent will report to the Assistant Director of Law Enforcement and will manage all police activities within the Western District.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an operational plan for the three Police Zones within the Western District to ensure safety and security of patrons and to protect all natural and historic resources.
• 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.
• Prepare and maintain budget allocations such as non-personal service and temporary and seasonal budgets.
• Prepare and approve the District’s Overtime budget.
• Develop and modify Zone Marine Law Enforcement Operational Plan as well as Snowmobile Law Enforcement Operational Plan.
• Develop a deployment plan for sworn members to ensure proper uniformed presence within each Zone to assist park patrons and to detect and deter crime.
• Establish and maintain an emergency response plan to protect and respond to crime scenes, accidents, fires, etc.
• Oversee the destruction of evidence within the District in compliance with Article 28 of the Manual and oversee the destruction of Firearms.
• Conduct or supervise annual Zone Inspections and review annual Zone self-assessments for completeness, accuracy and thoroughness.
• Investigate personnel complaints and oversee internal investigations.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all police records and ensure proper record retention.
• Review administrative reports for completeness, accuracy, and thoroughness prior to submission to District Commander.
• Assist Employee Relations with employee investigations as required.
• Monitor use of force incidents and ensure that any required investigations have been completed.
• Perform Daily District Review of PARKS entries (Police Blotter System).
• Prepare and review District productivity reports.
• Represent the Assistant Director and Director of the Park Police at meetings.

Qualifications

• Non‑Competitive Promotion (NCP): one year of permanent competitive service as a Captain, Park Police (SG‑22) or two years as a Lieutenant, Park Police (SG‑20) with OPRHP.
• If three or fewer qualified OPRHP employees respond, Civil Service may approve permanent appointment without further examination.
• Provisional appointment: same service requirements as NCP (one year as Captain or two years as Lieutenant).
• Reassignment: current OPRHP employees with at least one year of permanent or contingent permanent service as a Major, Park Police (M‑2).
• Reinstatement: former permanent NYS employees in this title may be reinstated; those separated may be reinstated within one year, or after one year with Civil Service Commission approval.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license permitting operation of a motor vehicle in NYS.
• Must reside in New York State as a condition of employment.

Pay

The position carries an Occupational Pay Differential of $34,301. The total salary may not exceed the sum of the Job Rate ($137,206) and the OPD ($34,301).

Benefits