Putnam County Sheriff's Department
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office provides countywide law enforcement, investigations, corrections, civil enforcement, and specialized public safety services. Career opportunities include Deputy Sheriff, Correction Officer, Special Patrol Officer, lateral transfers, and support positions.
Town of Carmel Police Department
The Town of Carmel Police Department provides 24-hour law enforcement services to Carmel and Mahopac through patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community policing. Police Officer candidates are hired through Putnam County Civil Service, and the department also accepts qualified lateral transfers.
New York State Police (State Trooper)
The New York State Police offers careers for State Troopers as well as civilian professionals who support law enforcement operations across the state. Prospective Troopers can review qualifications, entrance exam information, the selection process, training, salary, and benefits. Civilian vacancies are posted separately as positions become available.
New York State Park Police
New York State Park Police officers provide law enforcement and public safety services throughout the state park system and have statewide jurisdiction. Officers respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, enforce laws, assist visitors, and help protect New York’s natural and historic resources. Recruitment information, qualifications, testing requirements, and current salary details are available online.
New York State Forest Rangers
New York State Forest Rangers are sworn police officers with the Department of Environmental Conservation who protect state lands and the people who use them. Their work includes search and rescue, wildfire response, law enforcement, wilderness safety education, and natural resource protection. Hiring is generally conducted through the New York State civil service examination process.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police enforces state environmental laws and protects natural resources, wildlife, and public lands. Employment opportunities may include Environmental Conservation Police Officer positions and related law enforcement roles. Applicants can review qualifications, examination requirements, and current recruitment information through the department.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police MTAPD
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety services across the MTA transportation network. Officers patrol rail facilities, respond to emergencies, investigate crimes, assist passengers, and work with other law enforcement agencies throughout the region. Prospective applicants can review current recruitment information, qualifications, testing, and hiring requirements online.
New York State Department of Corrections
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) employs correction officers and a wide range of civilian professionals throughout the state. Career opportunities include nursing and medical services, education, counseling and rehabilitation, food service, clerical work, maintenance and trades, parole, pharmacy, and other support positions. Current openings and hiring requirements are available online.