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NYSLRS Job Codes

Job codes are NYSLRS codes that employers use when enrolling an employee into the Retirement System. The code that you assign indicates the work an employee does. This, in turn, determines his or her retirement benefit plan eligibility. It’s important to choose the correct code, so your employee receives all the benefits to which they are entitled.

This tool provides a list of current NYSLRS job codes and a description of each. To find the code you need, use the dropdown menus to select your retirement system and employer type. Then, click “Filter” to show only your available job codes.

If you find that the job codes listed don’t exactly match the titles your organization uses, use the job code description to help you make the best choice. Do not use a general code when a more specific code is available; only use general codes if no other code fits.

If you are an employer who has individuals eligible for both the Employees’ Retirement System and the Police and Fire Retirement System, please review all job codes available for both systems to ensure that the employee is enrolled in the correct retirement system.

If you need help choosing a code, call 866-805-0990 and press 1 to access the employer menu, then follow the prompts. You can also use our help desk form and select “Member Enrollment” from the dropdown.

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Job Code Title Description
00100PAdministrative Fire OfficialThis job code should be used for appointed fire officials, such as fire chiefs, who were previously active participants of firefighting activities but no longer participate in those activities.

If the person appointed to the fire official position did not move up through the ranks or have a previously established Police and Fire Retirement System membership, use either 00900E or 00950E for enrollment to the Employees' Retirement System.
00200PAdministrative Police OfficialThis job code should be used for appointed police officials, such as chiefs, who were previously active participants of police activities but no longer participate in those activities.

If the person appointed to the police official position did not move up through the ranks or have a previously established Police and Fire Retirement System membership, use either 00900E or 00950E for enrollment to the Employees' Retirement System.
00300PFire CommissionerThis job code should be used for a fire commissioner who was previously an active participant of firefighting activities but no longer participates in those activities. This person will be enrolled in the Police and Fire Retirement System.
00400EFire MarshalThis job code is specific to Nassau County. Employees enrolled with this job code will be enrolled in a special plan.

If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled in a general plan in the Employees’ Retirement System.
00400PFire MarshalThis job code should be used for a fire marshal who was previously an active participant of firefighting activities but no longer participates in those activities. This person will be enrolled in the Police and Fire Retirement System.
00500PPolice CommissionerThis job code should be used for a police commissioner who was previously an active participant of police activities but no longer participates in those activities. This person will be enrolled in the Police and Fire Retirement System.
00600EAccountantThis job code should be used for an accountant or CPA of an organization.
00800EAmbulance Medical TechnicianThis job code is specific to Nassau County. Employees enrolled with this job code will be enrolled in a special plan.

If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled in a general plan in the Employees’ Retirement System.
00900EAppointed ExecutiveThis job code should be used for appointed management officials.
00950EAppointed Office (Timekeeping)This job code should only be used for appointed individuals who track time through an approved timekeeping system that tracks hours worked and accruals.

If the individual is appointed and not using an approved timekeeping system, use 00900E.
01200EArchitectThis job code should be used for architects.
01400EAttorney/CounselThis job code should be used for attorneys, counselors, or anyone who provides legal advice.
01400PAttorney/Counsel (State Only)This job code should be used for attorneys for the New York State Police.
01500EAuditorThis job code should be used for an individual who reviews and processes financial records.
02000ECorrection OfficerThis job code should be used for an individual who works at a correction facility as a correction officer.

This code also includes uniformed correction personnel working for Nassau County, where the person wears a uniform and works at a correction facility.
02100EDep Sheriff Jailor/Court SectyThis job code should be used for a deputy sheriff court security or deputy sheriff jailor.
02600EInvestigatorThis job code should be used for an investigator for district attorney offices.
02700EDoctor/PhysicianThis job code should be used for a doctor or physician at an employer.
02900EElected OfficeThis job code should be used for an elected official, such as mayors and council members.
03200EEducator (State Only)This job code should be used for individuals who are educators at a State institution or State school that is not a college or university.
03300EEngineerThis job code should be used for an engineer, such as a mechanical engineer, civil engineer, etc.
04200ELaborerThis job code should be used for individuals who perform manual labor.
04500EGeneral EmployeeThis job code should only be used if the employer cannot identify any other job code.
04600EParamedicThis job code is specific to the Town of Tonawanda. Employees enrolled with this job code will be enrolled in a special plan.

If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled in a general plan in the Employees’ Retirement System.
05000EPeace/Probation OfficerThis job code should be used for a peace officer or probation officer in the county probation department.
06100ESafety/Security Officer (State Only)This job code should be used for a safety officer or safety and security officer employed by New York State.
06300ESec Hospital Treatment Asst (State Only)This job code should be used for individuals who perform officer-like duties in psychiatric centers.
06400ESheriffThis job code should be used for elected or appointed sheriffs.
06500EDeputy Sheriff - CivilThis job code is specific to Rockland County and Monroe County. Employees enrolled with this job code will be enrolled in a special plan.

If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled in a general plan in the Employees’ Retirement System.
06600EDeputy Sheriff/UndersheriffThis job code should be used for deputies or undersheriffs.
07100ESuperior Correction OfficerThis job code is specific to Rockland County. Employees enrolled with this job code will be enrolled in a special plan.

If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled in a general plan in the Employees’ Retirement System.
07200EUnified Court Peace Officer (State Only)This job code should be used for people who work solely for Office of Courts Administration, such as chief court clerks.
07300ECorrections Superintendent/First Deputy Superintendent (State Only)This job code should be used for a superintendent or first deputy superintendent of a corrections facility in New York State.
07300PFirefighterThis job code should be used for any firefighter.
07400EPark Police/RangerThis job code is specific to Suffolk County. Employees enrolled with this job code will be enrolled in a special plan.

If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled in a general plan in the Employees’ Retirement System.
07400PForest Ranger (State Only)This job code should be used for a forest ranger employed by EnCon.
07500PSUNY Police (State Only)This job code should be used for a State University of New York (SUNY) police officer.
07600PPark Police Officer (State Only)This job code should be used for a Park Police officer employed by New York State.
07700PEnCon Police (State Only)This job code should be used for an EnCon police officer employed by New York State.
07900PState Police (State Only)This job code should be used for a State Trooper or officer of the New York State Division of State Police.
08000PPolice/Patrol OfficerThis job code should be used for armed police force employees. This also includes police cadets or academy attendees who are sworn in and paid for their services as an officer, even if not yet a fully qualified officer.

If they are NOT sworn in, they should be enrolled in the Employees' Retirement System using 04500E - General Employee.
08100PSuperior FirefighterThis job code should be used for captains and lieutenants in a fire department.
08200PSuperior Police OfficerThis job code should be used for captains and lieutenants in a police department.
08300ETraffic OfficerThis job code is specific to the Town of Elmira. Employees enrolled with this job code will be enrolled in a special plan.

If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled in a general plan in the Employees’ Retirement System.
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