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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.

This tool provides a list of NYSLRS job codes and a description of each. To find the code you need, use the drop-down 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. 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.

Remember: The job code you use determines an employee’s retirement benefits. It’s important to choose the correct code, so your employee receives all the benefits to which they are entitled. Do not use a general code when a more specific code is available; only use general codes if no other code fits.

Local Employers: Only use the general code, 03600E — General Employee, if no other code fits.

State Employers: Only use the general code, 04500E — Office Staff, if no other code fits (not 03600E — General Employee).

If you need help choosing a code, call the Retirement Online Help Desk at 1-844-619-9614.

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Job Code Title Description
00100EAdministrative Fire OfficialAppointed fire officials, such as fire chiefs, who were not active participants of firefighting activities.
00100PAdministrative Fire OfficialAppointed fire officials, such as fire chiefs, who were previously active participants of firefighting activities but no longer participate in those activities.
00200EAdministrative Law EnforcementAppointed police officials, such as chiefs or commissioners, who were not active participants of police activities.
00200PAdministrative Law EnforcementAppointed police officials, such as chiefs or commissioners, who were previously active participants of police activities but no longer participate in those activities.
00300EFire CommissionerIf eligible, 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 into a general plan. This person will be enrolled in the Employees Retirement System.
00300PFire CommissionerThis job code should be used for any 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 & Fire Retirement System.
00400EFire MarshalNassau County employees enrolled with this job code will be enrolled in a special plan. All other employers should use the administrative fire official job code (00100E). If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled into a general plan. This person will be enrolled in the Employees Retirement System.
00400PFire MarshalThis job code should be used for any 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 & Fire Retirement System.
00500EPolice CommissionerIf eligible, 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 into a general plan. This person will be enrolled in the Employees Retirement System.
00500PPolice CommissionerThis job code should be used for any 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 & Fire Retirement System.
00600EAccountantThis job code should be used for an accountant or CPA of an organization.
00700EAdmin of Assigned CounselThis job code should be used for an individual who assigns people legal cases (typically a public defender).
00800EAmbulance Medical TechnicianThis job code is specific to Nassau County. If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled in a general plan.
00900EAppointed ExecutiveThis job code should be used for appointed officials who are not using an approved timekeeping system such as confidential secretaries, deputies, and commissioners.
00950EAppointed Office (Timekeeping)This job code should only be used for appointed officials who track time through an approved timekeeping system that tracks hours worked and accruals.
01200EArchitectThis job code should be used for any architects at an employer.
01300EReferee/Athletics OfficialThis job code should be used for referees or athletic officials as it relates to athletic events.
01400EAttorney/CounselThis job code should be used for attorneys, counselors, or anyone else who provides legal advice.
01400PAttorney/Counsel (State Only)This job code should be used for attorneys for the New York State Police Department.
01500EAuditorThis job code should be used for an individual who review and processes financial records.
01600ECivil Law EnforcementThis job code should be used for law enforcement officials, such as constables. This job code excludes sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and policemen.
01700ECoach (SUNY Only)This job code is only available for SUNY's athletics coaches as it relates to sporting events.
02000ECorrection OfficerThis job code should be used for an individual who works at a correction facility as a correction officer.
02100EDep Sheriff Jailor/Court SectyThis job code should be used for any Deputy Sheriff Court Security or Deputy Sheriff Jailor.
02500EUniform Correction PersonnelThis job code should be used for any Nassau County individual who wears a uniform and works at a correction facility. This job code excludes correction officers. If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled into a general plan.
02600EInvestigatorThis job code should be used for an investigator for District Attorney offices.
02700EDoctor/PhysicianThis job code should be used for any doctor or physician at an employer.
02800EEducation AdministratorThis job code should be used for individuals in management roles that do not have teaching credentials. This typically includes administrative positions.
02900EElected OfficeThis job code should be used for elected officials such as village clerks, town supervisors, mayors, etc.
03200EEducator (State Only)This job code should be used for individuals who are educators at state institution or state school that is not a college or university.
03300EEngineerThis job code should be used for any engineer at an employer including Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, etc.
03500EEquipment OperatorThis job code should be used for any drivers, forklift operators, etc.
03600EGeneral EmployeeThis job code should only be used if the employer cannot identify any other job code. Not for State Employer use.
03800EHigher Education InstructorThis job code should be used for college-level instructors, Graduate Assistants, Adjunct Professors, etc.
04000EArbitrator/NegotiatorThis job code should be used for any labor negotiator.
04100ELabor Relations SpecialistThis job code should be used for contract and labor negotiators.
04200ELaborerThis job code should be used for individuals who perform manual labor.
04400EMedical Support StaffThis job code should be used for individuals who hold a medical title such as nurse and lab technician. This job code excludes doctors.
04500EOffice StaffThis job code should be used for individuals who work in an office, such as clerical staff. State Employers – use this general code, if no other code fits.
04600EParamedicEmployees enrolled with this job code in the Town of Tonawanda will be enrolled in a special plan. If another employer uses this job code for an employee, that employee will be enrolled into a general plan.
04700EParaprofessional/AideThis job code should be used for teacher aides who are not a part of the teaching staff.
04800EParalegalThis job code should be used for any Paralegal at the employer.
05000EPeace/Probation OfficerThis job code should be used for any peace officer or probation officer in the county probation department.
05200EPolice Cadet/RecruitThis job code should be used for any recruits or academy attendees who do not qualify to be an officer yet (for ERS employers).
05200PPolice Cadet/RecruitThis job code should be used for any recruits or academy attendees who are officially sworn in and paid for their services as an officer, even if not yet a fully qualified officer.
05600EProgrammer/TechnicianThis job code should be used for any technology staff at the employer.
06100ESafety/Security (State only)This job code should be used for any Safety & 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 employers. 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 into a general plan.
06600EDeputy Sheriff / Under SheriffThis job code should be used for Deputies or Under Sheriffs.
06700ETreasurer/Tax CollectorThis job code should be used for people who are authorized to collect payment, usually in the form of taxes. May include elected or appointed officials.
07100ESuperior Correction OfficerThis job code should be used by either Rockland County or New York State employers for correction officers who are considered superior corrections officers, such as Lieutenants or Captains.
07200EUnified Court Peace OfficerThis job code should be used for people who work solely for Office of Courts Administration, such as Chief Court Clerks.
07300ECorrections Superintendent/First Deputy SuperintendentThis job code should be used for a superintendent or first deputy superintendent of a corrections facility in New York State.
07300PFire FighterThis job code should be used for any fire fighter.
07400EPark Police/RangerThis job code is specific to Suffolk County. 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 into a general plan.
07400PForest Ranger (State Only)This job code should be used for any Forest Ranger employed by New York State.
07500PSUNY Police (State Only)This job code should be used for any SUNY police officer.
07600PPark Police Officer (State Only)This job code should be used for any Park Police Officer employed by New York State.
07700PEnCon Police (State Only)This job code should be used for any EnCon Police Officer employed by New York State.
07900PState Police (State Only)This job code should be used for any State Trooper officer.
08000PPolice/Patrol OfficerThis job code should be used for armed police force employees.
08100PSuperior Fire FighterThis 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 should be used for any traffic officers in the Town of Elmira.
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