All applicants are required to submit the Personal History Statement (PHS), attachments, and all required documents in person prior. You may be eligible to receive credit for up to three years of active-duty service towards your 20-year retirement with the New York State Police.Page C21: Military Experience, list dates of, rank, and type of discharge. Don't forget to include a copy of your DD214. Received an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces after at least two (2) years of active military service. 4. If you've served in the military, the investigator will request service records. Unfortunately no, Military Experience should be required to be law enforcement though. Com If you have any questions please call (210) 335-JOBS or text "deputy" to 210-934-7028. Of Military Leave without pay ONLY with prior approval. (Complete for all branches of the military served.