Military Applicants

• Veteran's Preference Credits - If you are or were a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on a full-time active duty basis (other than for training programs), you may be eligible to have extra credits added to your passing score on the NYSP Entrance Examination. If you claim the extra credits at the time of your application, you will have the option to waive the extra credits later if you wish. However, if you do not choose to use your veteran's credits before taking this exam, you cannot apply them to your exam score later. If you score well enough on the examination to be appointed without the use of the extra credits, your credits will be restored and may be used for other New York State government employment or for a New York State Police promotional exam.

  Non-disabled veterans who meet the criteria describe below, are entitled to receive five (5) extra points. Disabled veterans who are currently receiving payments from the US. Department of Veterans Affairs for a service connected disability rated at 10% or more, and who meet the below criteria are entitled to receive ten (10) extra points.

  You qualify for Veteran's Preference credits, if you:

  • Received or expect to receive an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces*; AND

  • Served anywhere as a member of the US. Armed Forces* on full-time active duty basis, other than for training programs between August 2, 1990 and the present, OR

  • Received the Armed Forces, Navy, or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal for hostilities in one of the following:

    • Panama (Dec 20, 1989 - Jan 31, 1990)
    • Grenada (Oct 23, 1983 - Nov 21, 1983)
    • Lebanon (Jun 1, 1983 - Dec 1, 1987

    * U.S. Armed Forces includes: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and the National Guard, when in the service of the United States pursuant to call as provided by law on a full-time active duty basis, other than active duty for training purposes.

  • Veterans with at least two (2) years of active duty service in the United States military and an honorable discharge may be eligible to receive a 30 College Credit waiver. In certain circumstances, reserve forces veterans who have been activated for federal military service and who received a DD Form 214 with an honorable discharge, may also be considered for the waiver. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.

• Military veterans may be eligible for an extension of the application age limit. Up to 6 years (72 Months) may be added to the maximum age limit of 29, depending on length of active duty service. In order for the service time to be credited it must be active duty service. Federal service for training purposes does not apply for reserve forces. Contact your recruiter for further information regarding extensions to the age limit.

• Active duty individuals may participate in the selection process if they are within 6 months of separation from their respective service. Candidates may not be appointed while on a terminal leave status and must have completely separated prior to their attendance at the academy. In certain circumstances such as AGR tours, individuals may be allowed to process. This is handled on a case-by-case basis.

• After five (5) years of service with the NYSP, veterans who have received an honorable discharge from the military may apply to buy back up to three (3) years of their service time to use towards their retirement with the NYSP. The veteran's service credit is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• NYSP members may continue their military career in the reserve forces. Reserve members are eligible for up to 240 hours in paid leave annually to attend military training.

Links

Veterans Benefits
http://veterans.ny.gov/state-benefits.html

Buying military credit
http://osc.state.ny.us/retire/publications/vo1723.htm
http://osc.state.ny.us/retire/members/military-service-credit.htm