The NYPD Scuba Team is looking for divers. If you have 18 months of certified dive experience (i.e. PADI, NAUI, military, etc.), if you can pass a “Basic Open Water” written test, and pass the following physical, you can be assigned to the Special Operations Division, Harbor Unit, Scuba Team:
You need to pass a competitive physical test with minimums of the following: 12 chin-ups; 32 push-ups in two minutes; 50 sit-ups in two minutes; one mile run in under 6:48; 500 yard swim in under 12:00; 20 minute drown proofing (first three minutes hands out of water); 25 yard underwater swim; 50 yard 12 pound weight belt swim; pass an underwater scuba skills assessment test; simulate open water exit.
The SOD Scuba Team offers specialized patrol, quality of life, a small team, advanced training, 182 appearances, 12 hour chart, 3 day on/3 days off, work on a boat and not an RMP, fly in and jump from a helicopter, special weapons qualifications, and EMT training.
Log on to the NYPD Intranet and search for “Harbor Application” for more details, or call (718) 765-4100/01
