Constituent Services & Community Programs
PEP Captain
$62,868 to $97,593 a year
Posted until October 2, 2026 · posted September 18, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
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From ≈ $30.23 an hour · $2,418 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.23/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,410 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $2,168 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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The work
What the job is.
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Driver license
“Valid New York State driver license.”
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*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
Major Responsibilities
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- Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform very responsible work in the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and/or evaluation of community development programs.
- Oversee the Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) operations of a borough, beach or a specialized command.
- Set priorities, establish assignments and deploy officers.
- Plan, implement, coordinate and monitor special community events.
- Make recommendations on policies and procedures.
- Provide authoritative interpretation of complex problems.
- Prepare monthly statistical reports. Review all paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluate sergeants and oversee the evaluation of all officers. Conduct periodic uniform, field and vehicle inspections.
- Attend borough meetings and work closely with Borough Commissioner, Chief of Operations and Chief of Recreation.
- Maintain good working relationships with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other city agencies.
- Meet with local politicians and community groups.
- Work Location
- TBD
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 801176.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.
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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
Skills they'd like
- Qualify for Special Patrolman and Peace Officer status. (To qualify for Special Patrolman status, individuals must be of good moral character, have U.S. citizenship, be at least 21 years of age, and have no record of conviction for any felony or for any serious offense against public safety as defined in New York State Penal Law).
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Understanding of Parks and Urban Park Service policies.
- Ability to multi-task and generate internal and public reports.
- Experience in event planning and crowd control.
- Valid New York State driver license.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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