Suffolk County Park Police

[Peconic]

Anyone have any information on this dept's process following the test? Also, andthing (first hand) about the department would be great. I just received my score from the November exam, and am looking for any information available. Thanks guys and gals!

[Peconic]

Anyone? Haha, I can't be the only one on here who took it?

[KFRG]

PP48, I think the issue holding me (I have taken the city exam) and many others from taking that job is the joke of a top pay, and the corrupt treatment of MOS by the city.

[Stackit02]

I too just received my score of 95, which puts me 37th on the list. But according to the website, there are 133 other people tied for 37th, so I assume it will be a while before I hear anything from them. Any info would be great.

Even though it took a while for the test results to come out, I thought it would take even longer with those mess-ups they had on the test.

[Peconic]

I know the goal is to hire 12 full-time. I don't know if they are going to try and exhaust the old list first, as they were talking about doing (I HOPE NOT!). I actually got a 100, which made my day, but so did 36 other people, so we'll see. Hopefully they want to hire a bunch of people! Good luck to everyone, and keep all posted with any info. P.S. My sentiment is the same as the earlier poster about bad treatment and pay with NYPD. My hands are in several different agencies hiring processes, so something should pan out. Not that I am not happy where I am, but I want something different.

[SDC1983]

From what I understand, the Park Police are now being represented by the Deputy Sheriff's union for all contract talks, instead of just being part of AME. Hopefully the Park's will get a better deal once they get an actual police contract. How big is the Suffolk County Park Police anyway?

[Peconic]

They aren't up to max numbers, but as per the minutes of the SCPT, if they hire around 12 from this list, they will be up to max, which is at about 47-50 officers. Did anyome who took the SCPP test, also take the SCPD test from a few years back? And if so, anyone think they are similar? Also, any new word since we got our scores from anyone?

[SDC1983]

I got my SCPP score in the mail afew days ago (95), but nothing since then. Probably too early, but if they're processing alot of the 90's from the last SCPD test for a class coming up, who knows if they're going to want to get any Park guys in there as well.

If the PP test is any sign on what to expect on the PD test, I'll be a happy camper. I don't know what to expect from the personality portion I keep hearing about, but I'll take my chances over the math or memory. I've taken two Suffolk civil service tests (PD and Dep) and neither had any memory parts.

[Peconic]

The SCPD test and the SCPP test are completely differnet. Don't think there are similar, as it will work to your disadvantage. I got a 100 on the test, and received an orientation invitation in the mail about 3 days ago. It is set for April 27th as I recall. As I mentioned earlier, the SCPP's goal is to hire 12 new full-timers (hopefully off the new list, and not the old...fingers crossed). Therefore, if they can get 12 good people through the process, an academy would likely be around January of this upcoming year.

[SDC1983]

Actually just collected my recent mail today and I got the same orientation letter. Hope everyone is keepin' in good shape. The PT is usually the week after. Peconic, I must have misunderstood what you asked before. I thought you yourself were asking if the 2 tests were similar.

[Peconic]

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[Peconic]

Got ya! Although i have a question. I heard the PT tests are generally given in early June? WHere did you hear they are given the week after the orientation?

[rouge303]

I was on the old parks exam list got called went to orientation. SCPD does the background check. you had to hand in your applicant packet about a week after orientation. So get your info together now i.e social security info, tax info, selective service,bills, etc. PT was about two and half weeks after orientation. SCPD does the PT test and they dont play games I would say there was about 50 people at my PT test and 40 of us failed the pushups and situps with only ten moving on to the run. you get a thirty day retake if you fail the PT. I wasnt happy with the salary or the steps in salary but the job itself sounded great. good luck

[Peconic]

Thanks! When you went to the orientation, did it seem like alot of the test takers showed up? Or was it a small showing?

[rouge303]

hey glad to help, the orientation that I went to was at the police academy gym and it was filled with everyone who scored a 90. they will explain all aspects of the job and you will be able to defer at that time if your not sure about moving on. just pay attention to every thing about the paper work. You dont want to be the guy who calls SCPD applicant investigations unit and say "Hi this is Park Police Officer Canidate Peconic and can you help me with..." click as they hang up on you. that was always a fear of mine with that department. its silly but I laugh now.

[richbrown123456]

Everyone training for the fitness test???

[Peconic]

Yup Yup. Hey, did you (or are you) including photos of yourself with the applicant packet? The reason I ask, is that after readint he packet a million times, there is no requirement for a photograph (which I have always had to do in the past)???

[richbrown123456]

I didn’t put any photos not sure if you should have but mine is handed in already so I guess its to late for me. Question about the sit-ups I know they went over it at the orientation but you think you can try and refresh me on the proper way there going to have them done. Hands locked behind head but do your hand have to touch the floor each time down and do your shoulders have to be out straight or can they be bent forward to touch your knees and how far do you have to go up. Also what part of your body has to be touching the ground the whole time is it your lower back or you butt? Sorry I guess its a stupid question but I just want to make sure i am doing them perfect for practice so when I go in there for the test I don’t completely blow it

[Peconic]

I didn't include any photos, it was not asked for, so we should be ok. Hands clasped the whole time, butt cannot leave floor or that rep doesn't count, shoulders must hit floor (not hands) or rep doesn't count, must break 90 degree plane (towards knees) or rep doesn't count. You can rest in the up position, but we only have a minute, so unless you, me or anyone else is at around 35 reps with fifteen seconds to go, I wouldn't rest. Good luck!!! Shoot for passing the first time, not the re-test, and we should be good!

[richbrown123456]

Thanks alot kinda ruff with only a minute but i should be alright... one more question atleast for now. Do you know how long from now the medical is or atleast a guess and if you fail it for eye sight do they give you a chance to get lasik or they just take you off the list?

[Peconic]

Thanks alot kinda ruff with only a minute but i should be alright... one more question atleast for now. Do you know how long from now the medical is or atleast a guess and if you fail it for eye sight do they give you a chance to get lasik or they just take you off the list?

I am really not sure?? We have the PT, and a one month re-test timeframe, so if we pass, medicals would probably be after the initial BI interview....I guess-timate would be around July. But that is complete speculation. As far as the eye sight is concerned, I know in my Federal process(s), they allowed for lasik, but I think it had to have been done in a certain amount of time before applying. But again, no idea, I'd bring it up to the BI at that time. Good luck! Oh, how are your run times, sit-ups and push-ups??

[richbrown123456]

Thanks alot again... Push ups i have down, the run it kills but im pretty sure i got it i did it 11:51 today i wana get it down before the test and take no risks. Sit ups are the down fall 38 perfect situps are kinda ruff for me. Im not in great shape right now i put on around 25 pounds since last summer but ill get whatever needs to be done, done atleast i hope so. What about you?

[Peconic]

Thanks alot again... Push ups i have down, the run it kills but im pretty sure i got it i did it 11:51 today i wana get it down before the test and take no risks. Sit ups are the down fall 38 perfect situps are kinda ruff for me. Im not in great shape right now i put on around 25 pounds since last summer but ill get whatever needs to be done, done atleast i hope so. What about you?

I think I'll be okm when it comes about. Just gotta keep at it for me!

[SDC1983]

Sorry for such the long delay. Looks like I was wrong about the PT date.. I went through the process before and it was always two days after the packet was due.

[richbrown123456]

Whats the top out pay for this? And someone was saying this is a seasonal job i didnt think it was anyone have any info on that?

[Peconic]

Whats the top out pay for this? And someone was saying this is a seasonal job i didnt think it was anyone have any info on that?

It is NOT seasonal. They have seasonals, but the c.s. test and orientation we went to was for full-time. The person who told ya that is mistaken. They said was like 65,000 after some years, but that is base pay. Its not as bad as everyone says.

[richbrown123456]

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[rouge303]

I think POCHEDDAR is right also it was/is still 12 yrs to make top pay. low base was/is low 40's top was 57k if its now 65k thats good because when I went to orientation in 2003 or 04 it was 57k. still a good job I think with the kind of work you do for what you get paid for...parks and beaches nice! they have new patch design, no more green uniforms, and I like the new police decals on the vehicles sharp looking dept.

[richbrown123456]

Any idea where i can view that video that was showed to us on the orintation or something that shows the exact way the sit ups are done. Im pretty sure im doin them right and im up to about 35 in a min but i want to make sure im doin them right. Also they make us do them on that bench thing right?. is that completly flat or is there a minor decline to it i cant recall the video.

[richbrown123456]

So passed the physical today that was a relief only to find out the medical is in two days but i just got my eye test a hour ago and my vision is shot, i know im going into this medical and failing the uncorrected vision part, anyone have any ideas if they are just going to boot me off the list after this or do you think they will give me a chance to get the surgery.... Ehh this really sucks :( get back to me if someone has any idea

[Peconic]

So passed the physical today that was a relief only to find out the medical is in two days but i just got my eye test a hour ago and my vision is shot, i know im going into this medical and failing the uncorrected vision part, anyone have any ideas if they are just going to boot me off the list after this or do you think they will give me a chance to get the surgery.... Ehh this really sucks :( get back to me if someone has any idea

Congrats on passing!, I just passed my PAT about 2 hours ago (RELIEF!). I believe we started with about 30+ and 12 of us were there at the end, what about your group? As for the eyes, I believe the requirements are for corrected vision. How bad was your vision (i.e 100/200, 20/68, etc)?

[richbrown123456]

my uncorrected is 20/400 my eye doctor said.. corrected i have 20/20 so if they are strict with the uncorrected im failing for sure i just dont know if they are going to let me appeal it and get the surgery or if im done. I guess ill find out tommrow i tried calling them but they are already closed and the applicant ivestigation didnt know. yea we ened up with 21 i believe 3 of which were suffolk pd so 18. Are we the only two groups?? or are there more

[richbrown123456]

WOW I passed that also, failed the first time but they had me walk around with out my contacts for a while and i passed the second. :) hopefully everything else was fine

[Peconic]

WOW I passed that also, failed the first time but they had me walk around with out my contacts for a while and i passed the second. :) hopefully everything else was fine

We are the only two groups. What did you fail the first time?

[richbrown123456]

oo ok, i failed the eye test uncorrected but they had me take the rest of the medical without my contacts in and i guess once my eyes relaxed without contacts for a while i was able to see alot better and pass the uncorrected vision.

[richbrown123456]

Well they took me off today after my interview... my investigator said my past is my present since im only 21 and i definetly learned that by the end of the interview.. ehh really sucks but good luck everyone else looks like your chances just got a little better :confused:

[richbrown123456]

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[Peconic]

just curious.. everything i said during this interview will it now be viewed by anyone including nassau and nypd during a backround investigation or can they not get a hold of it? Not that im planning to lie or anything im just curious...

Wait, they removed you from contention? What was said that caused that response? And sorry either way man:(

[richbrown123456]

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[Peconic]

Honestly nothing to crazy just a couple of tickets that are to recent they said and the fact that I am 21 and I was drinking 12 months ago when I wasn’t suppose to be didn’t look to good in there eyes.
I actually am an idiot I told her I got a speeding ticket of 90 in 55 when it was really a imprudent speed ticket (the officer wrote the violation number on the ticket not matching what he gave me, 90 in a 55 forcing them to give me the lower violation) I didn’t even realize this mistake until I left the interview because it was so long ago and 90 in a 55 was just stuck in my head but I don’t think it would have made a difference I still have 3 points on my license
There was other things said that didn’t make me look that great but those are the two big factors she said. Ehh it’s really depressing but everyone says i am young but now I feel like i am not good enough for anyone to take me

Did you have your interview yet? How did it go? Good luck

Yea, I had it a couple of weeks ago. I guess it went ok, but there is no way to tell. B.I.'s aren't there to be our friend, so no clue really. I have been getting some more documents that were requested, and a few people have been contacted by my investigator. We'll see. Don't be defeatest in your thinking, people make mistakes. If you show you have corrected them, you'll likely be fine in the future. I am a bit shocked they dropped you for a speeding ticket, and drinkng under 21, but I guess they have their reasons. Again, I am sorry, and I wish ya tons of luck with any other depts to which you apply!!!

[Peconic]

Anyone have any movement with their process? I completed the B.I. interveiws about 3 weeks ago and finished the physical. So now its just the Psych and Poly. Anyone meet with their B.I., and how did that go?

[richbrown123456]

Hows it going for you? Im already booted out but i guess im still curious on how everything is moving along... how many people are left if you have any idea

[Peconic]

Timeline: Test: November: Passed
Orientation: Completed
PAT: Completed/passed
Medical: Completed/passed
BI interview: Completed
Psych test: Waived/previously completed
Psych interview: Waived/previously completed
Poly: July 27th

good luck to all!

[Peconic]

Timeline: Test: November: Passed
Orientation: Completed
PAT: Completed/passed
Medical: Completed/passed
BI interview: Completed
Psych test: Waived/previously completed
Psych interview: Waived/previously completed
Poly: July 27th

good luck to all!

[richbrown123456]

How did it go?

[John2008]

Timeline: Test: November: Passed
Orientation: Completed
PAT: Completed/passed
Medical: Completed/passed
BI interview: Completed
Psych test: Waived/previously completed
Psych interview: Waived/previously completed
Poly: July 27th

good luck to all!

Question,what did you score on the test? I scored a 95, Didn't hear anything from them. how many people you think are doing the process w/ you?

[richbrown123456]

hmm thats odd i scored a 95 also i was told everyone with a 95 got called... i guess not

[richbrown123456]

i think there was around 130-150

[John2008]

hmm thats odd i scored a 95 also i was told everyone with a 95 got called... i guess not

Interesting, I'm suinnnngggggggggg lol.well good luck.

[Peconic]

Question,what did you score on the test? I scored a 95, Didn't hear anything from them. how many people you think are doing the process w/ you?

I got a 100% on the test. I finished my poly on Friday. I don't have the final ok from their supervisor, but my B.I. and Poly provider said everything looked good and clear. I would contact someone regarding your score, because I believe 100's and 95's were those called. Good luck!

[Peconic]

Any movement from anyone? Poly's done, etc? Good luck!

[richbrown123456]

What happen with you? did you here anything?

[Peconic]

What happen with you? did you here anything?

Yea, I passed all the phases, Psych, Poly, etc. And My B.I. is done, except they are waiting on just one document, but aside from that its done and checked out just fine. So hopefully I'll get the interview for hire (HOPEFULLY) soon.

[richbrown123456]

nice.... if ya can keep me updated on what happens.. im just curious since i didnt get very far lol

[John2008]

I got a 100% on the test. I finished my poly on Friday. I don't have the final ok from their supervisor, but my B.I. and Poly provider said everything looked good and clear. I would contact someone regarding your score, because I believe 100's and 95's were those called. Good luck!

I was wrong lol, I dug up my scored and actually I scored a 90 so I guess in another year they go down to the scored of 90 because they are giving the test in 2009 again.

[Peconic]

Well, good luck when the time comes! Anyone else heard a peep? Either in their own proces (for parks or other suffolk departments), or the Steve Levy treatening to cancel all academies this year?

[ChrisF202]

Well, good luck when the time comes! Anyone else heard a peep? Either in their own proces (for parks or other suffolk departments), or the Steve Levy treatening to cancel all academies this year?
Im not 100% positive but all departments in Suffolk (County Police, County Sheriff, County Park Police and all 20ish town and village police forces) use the same academy that is run by the Suffolk County Police and if it is canceled then everyone is canceled. SCPD instructors teach everyone but Deputy Sheriffs, Correction Officers and I think Park Police who are all thought by Sheriff's Office instructors.

Can someone explain to me this whole deal with the Sheriff PBA and the Park Police? Why did the Park Police join the Sheriff PBA if they are a totally different agency? Are they looking to merge into the Sheriff's Office?

[nyc2235]

before Park PD became covered by Sheriff PBA their union was a civilian park union, They wanted to be covered by a Law Enforcement union, so they went to SCPD PBA, they turned them down, then went to SCSD PBA and they took over Park PD representation.

They are not looking to be merged with Sheriff's Dept. just Law Enforcement union representation.

[Peconic]

I'll keep dredging her up!:) Hows everyones movement? I have been done with all the stages for a while (except for a form that got misplaced, but he said its no big deal, and to get it to him this week). My B.I. said he would call me closer to the academy date, which is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 10th. That being said, my B.I. said Steve Levy may not allow for an academy until at the earliest, January. Thats all hearsay, and likely won't happen, as the Suff. PD list would have expired then, and the Department would have to hire from the new list...i.e. loss of thousands, if not more, in B.I. costs from old applicants. So my fingers are crossed. God luck to all, and hope to hear from ya!:D

[John2008]

how's everyone doing in the process so far?, anyone know when the expect to process the people that got a 90 on the test?? it prob won't be for a while but I was just wondering since they are giving the test again in 09.

[richbrown123456]

anything new?

[Peconic]

waiting for an academy....:( which was cancelled for Sept. fingers crossed

[Peconic]

Ok....So the Sept. class was cancelled. ANd those of us left are keeping our fingers crossed that an academy will occur this year. I have heard from several (pretty reliable) sources that it looks like the next academy will be in December. Also, in a local paper (this week), it mentioned that they hired three new officers, and that they would be attending the academy in December. So, I guess any news (to that note) is good news. Lets keep each other posted!!!:confused: :confused: :confused:

[2grit]

Hey which department did you hear was hiring 3 in December? I work in Riverhead now and I come in contact with Riverhead Town PD pretty often. I was talking to a couple of those guys this week, and they also said that December is a possibility. Guess thats good news for us. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed as well.

[Peconic]

Anyone hear anything????

[Peconic]

I am dredging it up again, just because!!!:) Anyone hear anything, anything at all!!!!!!!!!!??? Haha, I am going insane waiting.

[DOAcop38]

Hey ,Peconic! It might be time to put suffolk Parks PD in the bag and look else where ! NYPD is always hring and another poster from Ny was telling me about Glen cove,NY PD when we were emailing about different agencies salaries-supposedly they are accepting applications(in November) and pay from $34K to start up to $120K/yr;isn't that close to where you are?

[Peconic]

No, Glen Cove is a good way aways from me. I am not going to give up on SCPP, as they have not notified anyone whether they are going to the December academy yet (esp. because the NY assembly just approved the county budget two days ago). I am just anxious over waiting.

[FUTURETPR]

Peconic, I just wanted to say I wish you the best of luck man. I know you used to post in the NYSPP but decided to go with SCPP. I hope it works out for you, you seem as dedicated to the SCPP as "we" do to the NYSPP. The waiting game can drive you insane. Be patient, IT WILL PAY OFF! :)

[2grit]

Hey peconic, was it the budget that was just passed? or just the agreement for the sales tax increase? I know it is good either way, as you and I are in the same boat for SCPP. I just thought that the budget was not going to be voted on until November. But being as the sales tax issue has been resolved, (which was supposedly the major hurdle regarding funding for county law enforcement classes.) then the budget should hopefully be passed with out a problem, as the necessary funds should now be in place.

[Peconic]

2grit; You are right, it was the tax issue. But that was the only issue for the budget, so it should be a go. Which is def. good for us. Thanks for the support man, and good luck in the NYSPP academy, you all will do great!!!!!

[Peconic]

:):)I got the call today!!! So after a long long long road, I have finally been hired! The academy is looking like it will start on Dec. 26th, so wish me luck. Thanks to everyone who has given me encouragement and great insight! Good luck to everyone in their process(s) and jobs!!!

[gbotj]

congrats. I told ya you'd get in.

just think now you wont have to wait anymore....unless you decide to change jobs.

[John2008]

:):)I got the call today!!! So after a long long long road, I have finally been hired! The academy is looking like it will start on Dec. 26th, so wish me luck. Thanks to everyone who has given me encouragement and great insight! Good luck to everyone in their process(s) and jobs!!!

CONGRATS, hopefully they'll start processing people with the 90's soon.

[Peconic]

Thanks man! The list is good for a while, so I am sure with a 90 you'll be getting a called soon. Good luck with everything!

[richbrown123456]

Congrats man i just wish i could be there with you but ill get other chances.. good luck

[GoldBadge]

I got the call today!!! So after a long long long road, I have finally been hired! The academy is looking like it will start on Dec. 26th, so wish me luck. Thanks to everyone who has given me encouragement and great insight! Good luck to everyone in their process(s) and jobs!!!

Congratulations.

If you see a drunk guy in a Suffolk park dressed like a homeless person, but wearing a "Junior Federal Agent" badge, that'll be me. So don't forget professional courtesy. :)

[Peconic]

Congratulations.

If you see a drunk guy in a Suffolk park dressed like a homeless person, but wearing a "Junior Federal Agent" badge, that'll be me. So don't forget professional courtesy. :)

Haha, special detail? J/k, you got it, and thank you!!

[John2008]

So are they ever going to call the people who scored a 90?

[Spec VVV]

Are Suff Coun PP and New York PP the same?

[boxer127]

Im not on either job but I would imagine suffolk park police only has jurisdiction in suffolk and ny state park police have jurisdiction in all of ny..

[John2008]

Im not on either job but I would imagine suffolk park police only has jurisdiction in suffolk and ny state park police have jurisdiction in all of ny..

Yup.

[2grit]

So are they ever going to call the people who scored a 90?

Who knows. I scored a 95 on the test, got called last year, completed all phases of the process, and got held out of the academy due to over processing. From what I understand there were around 20+ people who made it through all phases, and only 13 got hired. I was told by my BI that the Park PD wants to hire again, but Levy will not authorize the funding. They are in a freeze just like Suffolk PD. I just hope that they hire again before the list expires.