New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Is New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association a marine law enforcement agency?
A: No. NYSHBCA is not a law enforcement agency, but an association made up of members from many individual
marine law enforcement agencies of lower New York State from Westchester, Nassau, and
Suffolk counties.
Q: What is New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association?
A: The purpose for which this Association has been formed is to encourage a cooperative feeling among members of
this and similar organizations for the promotion of Boating Safety and Marine Environmental Protection. Also, to
promote and develop a friendly and fraternal spirit among its members, to educate its members through an exchange
of ideas and to develop a higher degree of professionalism.
Q: When was NYSHBCA started and why?
A: Since our inception February 1976, the New York State Harbormasters & Bay Constable Association (A Not For
Profit Organization) has been made up of marine law enforcement officers interested in promoting boater safety and
marine environmental protection. Subsequently, the NYSHBCA has grown to include hundreds of members statewide
and incorporating various law enforcement and marine patrol agencies. Our association is comprised of dedicated
professionals patrolling our ocean, beaches, bays, and Long Island Sound. They are also insuring daily Homeland
Security patrols, marine law enforcement, safety patrols, and environmental conservation.
Q: How do I become a bay constable or harbormaster?
A: You would have to start by contacting the agency or department that you’re interested in and see if they have
openings. Please be sure to read the job description and qualifications page for "Bay Constable" and “Harbormaster”
on our website and refer to the agency contact list in "Contact Us" page. Also, follow the links to the county civil service
websites for more information as a civil service exam is required for full time positions. Dates for the exams are also
posted on the civil service sites. Upon obtaining a passing grade, you will be put on an eligibility list according to grade.
Agencies with positions open will hire from the list. Our website hosts a great deal of information and links that should
help you in your research. www.nyshbca.org
Q: Can NYSHBCA help me with what information is needed on civil service applications ?
A: Your best bet is to contact the state or county civil service department that you will send your application to. Any
questions regarding applications or job descriptions should be directed to the civil service as rules and policies
changes sometimes do occur. NYSHBCA gets information from the civil service websites and posts it here as a
courtesy.
Q: What is the minimum age to become a bay constable or harbormaster?
A: The minimum age is 21 at time of appointment.
Q: Does New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association hire bay constables and
harbormasters?
A: Please note that New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association is not an agency that hires for the
positions of bay constable and harbormaster. Please seek out the agency within the townships and/or counties that
you are interested in. Please refer to the Agency Contact List on our website. Also, New York State Harbormaster &
Bay Constable Association can not and will not endorse any individual for a position of either bay constable or
harbormaster.
Q: I got a navigation summons and/or ticket for a violation from a marine law enforcement officer. Will
New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association take care of it?
A: No. Tickets and summons's should be handled through the courts written at the top right of the summons by the
marine law enforcement agency that issued it. Follow the instructions on the backside of the summons.
Q: How do I become a member of New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association?
A: To become a member, you must be currently employed as a marine law enforcement officer and hold the title of bay
constable or harbormaster. You must obtain an application and sponsorship from another member.
Q: How do I access the member’s only pages on the website?
A: The member’s only pages is for members of New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association only. To
request access, fill out and provide all information on the member registration form. You need to be a member in good
standing. Upon verification of membership status, you will be emailed your username and password.