Dear Parole Officers,

Here’s a clear comparison of retirement for Parole Officers in New Jersey vs. New York:

New Jersey (Parole Officers)

• Part of a law-enforcement–style pension system

• 25 years of service → retire at any age (full benefits)

• 20 years → may retire around age 55
• Considered closer to police/corrections retirement structure
• Earlier retirement is built in — many can leave in their late 40s–50s if they start young

New York (Parole Officers)

• Part of the standard civilian state employee retirement system

• 30 years of service + age 55 (older tiers)

• Up to age 63 for full benefits (newer Tier 6)  

• No standard “25 and out” like Correction Officers 

• Later retirement — often mid-50s to early 60s

It’s clear that NYS Parole Officers should be a part of a law enforcement union like the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) in order to receive a “25 and out“ retirement pension. 

If you agree, please share this petition update with PEF Parole Divison 236 Council Leader, G. Lopez at Glopez@pef.org  and PEF Legislative Director, Patrick Lyons at Plyons@pef.org.

In solidarity,

New York State Parole Officers