The New York State Police is the primary law enforcement agency for the state of New York. We have over 5,000 sworn troopers and over 700 civilian support staff. The NYSP is made up of 4 bureaus: the Bureau of Patrol, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Bureau of Counter Terrorism (including SORT) and Division Headquaters (including PSA).

The New York State Police holds elections for the office of superintendent every 4 years (4 months) and each superintendent is limited to 2 terms in office.

Our aim is to ensure and safe and friendly environment for our 19,453,561 citizens. All of our officers are trained to the highest standard in both crime prevention and community outreach as we want every citizen to feel safe when walking the streets of our state.

Arthur Norman-Walker was born in Boise, Idaho to a single mother in 1957. He joined the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1980 and served until his retirement in 2006 shortly after reaching the rank of Brigadier General. Upon his retirement he returned to Idaho and joined the state guard as a Colonel, he was appointed Commanding Officer of 4th Regiment before his transfer to Director of the Idaho State Guard Police.

He currently serves as the Superintendent on an interim basis.

Superintendent (interim) (Supt.): Arthur Norman-Walker (@"Faustin"‍)

First Deputy Superintendent (FDSupt.): vacant

Deputy Superintendent (DSupt.): vacant

Deputy Superintendent (DSupt.): vacant

Captain (Cpt.): Keith Shaw (@Judge Rage‍)

Lieutenant (Lt.): vacant

Captain (Cpt.): vacant

Lieutenant (Lt.): vacant

Captain (Cpt.): vacant

Lieutenant (Lt.): vacant

Lieutenant (Lt.): Stefano M. Di Stasi (@Lord Octagon‍)

Superintendent

First Deputy Superintendent

Deputy Superintendent

Captain

Lieutenant

First Sergeant

Sergeant

Trooper/Investigator

$57,297p/a - increasing to $96,397p/a after 6 years

NYSP Troopers are the backbone of the our department, responsible for attending calls for service, investigating and detecting crime, making arrests and issuing tickets to bring justice to criminals both big and small. You will receive world-class training and equipment, and will start your career off as a trooper for Field Command and, once you have completed your probation, will have the opportunity to specialise in a number of career specialisms such as Investigator, SORT, PSB etc.

Our civilian resources within Soutside are provided entirely by the NYPD. More information about civilian roles is available on their website (https://limelightgaming.net/forums/thread-27551.html)

Internal Applicants Only


Police Investigator

$107,301p/a rising to a maximum of $126,983p/a

Police Investigators are the backbone of our CI and PS Bureaus, responsible for investigating complex crimes and providing support to their uniform colleagues. Troopers can apply to become an Investigator after 4 years of service, or 2 years if they hold a Bachelor's Degree (4 and 2 months, respectively)

 Police Sergeant

$113,573p/a rising to a maximum of $135,264p/a

Police Sergeants are the front line supervisors, often second in command of a shift. They are responsible for managing small teams of officers and providing support to management ranks. Troopers can apply to become a Sergeant after 4 years of service (4 months).

$121,327p/a rising to a maxium of $144,723p/a

First Sergeants are senior Sergeants, often responsible for leading a shift. They are also responsible for managing small team of officers and up to two sergeants. They also provide support to management ranks. Sergeants can apply to become a First Sergeant after 1 year in rank (1 month)

Lieutenant
$135,772p/a rising to maximum of $172,448p/a

Lieutenants are the second in command of a bureau or office, they are senior management staff who provide support to the Division Headquaters. Sergeants can apply to become a Lieutenant after 2 years in rank (2 months) and First Sergeants can apply to become a Lieutenant after 1 year in rank (1 month). Further promotions from this point on are entirely based on merit.