Thread: Anybody here a US Park Police Officer in New York?

Quote: Originally Posted by NYPDHOPEFULLY Assuming I passed the written exam. When I took it in May if you pass the exam you then get all your info together and meet with the investigator at the PEB which is usually about 1 1/2 months after the written exam. Any more questions PM me.

Well, I've returned from taking the exam in Jersey, and I must say, that exam was designed to make you fail! I mean what Police Officer in their right mind will use Arithmetic and Algebra on the field??? If you are lucky enough to pass the written exam, then you will have to worry about passing the PEB. If you are lucky in passing the PEB, then you must hope and prey that you get selected from the ready to hire list, of course after being...

well if its multiple choice you can always eliminate so thatch already easier than showing the work...i hate math

I took it last sunday at 1 and i got there an hour to be safe...was the first one there by a long shot and there werent more then maybe 35 people...maybe less (or i could be terrible at counting as the math part will show when i get the results) but if you dont get there an hour early just make sure you are one of the first by the door

Quote: Originally Posted by NYPDHOPEFULLY NYCardinal85, When you think they will start asking for college transcripts, etc...??? Once you pass the written exam, you'll bring all of your background information/forms with you to the PEB. After you pass the PEB, you'll do a brief sitdown with your BI and he'll go through your background packet and collect all of your forms. Make copies of EVERYTHING. Things get misplaced all of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris2010 What kind of retirement plan to USPP have, is it anything like the pension system? Pension is 20 yrs of service at 50 y/o or 25 yrs of service at any age. Every January you get a cost of living adjustment (COLA). You get TSP, which is the governement's 401k and matches 5%. You also get a social security supplement upon retirement.

That all you need!

Quote: Originally Posted by js2487 I believe thats what it is. I took it on Sunday. The math was really the only hard part on it. The speed was real easy and the reading you just need to take your time and concentrate. But I'd suggest brushing up on your math skills if you need to, thats where I will be hurt on the final score. No calculators allowed. Are the math questions multiple choices or do you have to show work? Also, do you think...

Quote: Originally Posted by options open they're those guys out there with the green pants and big hats that walk around camp sites...: USPP is the LE's for the NPS in its urban areas(NYC,DC area, and SF). NPS LE Rangers are NPS LE's in the rural parks throughout the country. WE have full Jurisdiction in DC and about 60+ miles of higway surrounding DC. In NY we have patrols in bk, qns, and si and protect the Statue of Liberty...

its mult choice