Non-Certified Law Enforcement Ranger

This position is responsible for enforcing state laws and county ordinances within the Tobesofkee Recreation area.

• Assists Certified Law Enforcement Rangers enforce state laws and county ordinances within the Tobesofkee Recreation area
• Patrols all areas on a regular basis to include parks, camping areas, beaches, boat ramps, Lake Tobesofkee and surrounding areas
• Assists Certified Law Enforcement Rangers issue citations and makes arrests for violations of state laws and county ordinances
• Assists Certified Law Enforcement Rangers investigate boating, motor and additional accidents within the Lake Tobesofkee area
• Conducts search and rescue efforts on the water and within the surrounding areas
• Assists with the supervision of lifeguards during the summer season, may be responsible for site life guard program
• Assists Lake Tobesofkee personnel with office duties, as needed
• Responds to complaints from Tobesofkee Recreation area property owners and visitors to lake property
• Maintains all issued equipment, including gate house camera systems
• May oversee site water testing program, may serve as the site's safety officer
• Assists with inventory check of all equipment assigned to Law Enforcement Rangers
• Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of POST training classes each year
• Testifies in court, as needed
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, at gate houses and maintenance duties

Should possess, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Preferred to have some law enforcement experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and county and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR Techniques

Required to travel frequently through the Tobesofkee Recreation area and occasionally to other parts of Macon-Bibb County.

• Knowledge of State criminal laws, State boating laws, and County ordinances.
• Knowledge of law enforcement processes, including arrests.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and County and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of first-aid and CPR techniques.
• Skill in operating power boats and other watercraft.
• Skill in the use of firearms, communications equipment, photographic equipment, and other standard and specialized equipment.
• Skill in the use of physical restraint methods and equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations as it pertains to conflict resolution.
• Skill in operating emergency vehicles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to swim.