The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is no longer accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol county parks for the 2024 summer season. 

Uniformed park rangers work under the supervision of county police officers to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in the county’s parks. They assist park users, provide information on park rules and procedures, help in searches for lost children, perform basic first aid on occasion and make regular security checks of buildings and facilities.

First-time park rangers are paid $17 hourly. Salaries are higher for those who have worked as a ranger for the county before. To qualify, applicants must:

• be a high school graduate
• be at least 18 years of age
• be a U.S. citizen
• possess a valid New York State driver’s license by the time of appointment.

Accepted candidates must attend a 162-hour training program at the Westchester County Police Academy.

Individuals interested were to fill out an application and return it by Feb. 17, 2024 to:

Westchester County Police, Support Services Division
Attn: SPRApplication
1 Saw Mill River Parkway
Hawthorne, NY 10532