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US Park Police Hiring Update

Following our recent hiring surge, we're very proud to announce that our first group of new recruits (106 incredible individuals here, five classes) will graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in February! For those who have gone through our 13-week program, you know how hard these future officers have worked! After graduation, they'll head to Washington, D.C., to complete the remainder of their basic training and begin the USPP Field Training Program.

We’ll say it again, if you want a GREAT career in law enforcement, NOW is the time to join the U.S. Park Police. We’re currently welcoming new AND experienced officers. For more information and to apply, visit USAJOBS.gov. Questions? Email USPP_Officer_Recruitment@NPS.GOV or call 202-597-0513.

Special Award

A U.S. Park Police officer has been named The National Police Defense Foundation’s Member of the Year! Out of our New York Field Office, Liberty District Commander Capt. Lordo Jr. will be recognized at the foundation’s 2026 Annual Awards Dinner on May 6 in Howard Beach, NY.

With more than 22 years of federal law enforcement service, Lordo is responsible for the comprehensive management of public safety, security, and law enforcement operations at two of the most iconic and high-profile national landmarks in the world – the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. His command includes patrol officers, specialized units such as SWAT (he’s a graduate of the FBI SWAT School himself), K-9, and Marine Patrol as well as contracted security forces and advanced physical security systems.

In addition, Lordo serves on the Executive Board of the FBI-New York Joint Terrorism Task Force.