Ranger

The Ranger plays a critical role in protecting and stewarding Catalina Island’s 48,000 acres of wildlands. Rangers patrol, enforce regulations, manage public safety, and support conservation efforts, ensuring visitors and residents can experience the island responsibly. This role requires a mix of public engagement, emergency response, fire prevention, and land management.

Rangers set the standard for environmental stewardship, ensuring compliance with Conservancy policies while providing guidance and education to visitors. Rangers also respond to emergencies, perform search and rescue operations, and work closely with local law enforcement and fire agencies to safeguard the island’s natural and cultural resources.

Catalina Island, California – This position is based on Catalina Island, a remote and rugged environment with limited access to mainland resources. Work may require travel across the island’s diverse terrain by foot or off-road vehicle. Candidates should be prepared to live or commute to the island as needed and work in varying outdoor conditions, including extreme weather and encounters with wildlife.

• Patrol Conservancy properties to ensure visitor safety, compliance with regulations, and protection of natural resources.
• Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies, including hunting regulations, when applicable.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on land use policies, conservation efforts, and public safety for visitors, residents, and staff.
• Monitor human impact on the island’s ecosystems and take proactive steps to mitigate damage caused by recreation, vehicle use, and tourism.
• Communicate with a wide variety of staff, members, stakeholders, County/City officials, and Conservancy vendors and visitors to support public safety, land management, and conservation efforts.

• Respond to emergency situations, including medical incidents, search and rescue operations, and fire prevention efforts.
• Notify and/or assist the Sheriff’s Department, Paramedics, and Fire Departments as required in response to emergencies, incidents, or enforcement needs.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies to ensure the safety of visitors, residents, and Conservancy staff.
• Support the development and enforcement of safety protocols and land use regulations to protect people and the environment.
• Report and communicate road closures due to natural disasters or maintenance activity to ensure safe access and inform relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure emergency equipment, including first aid kits, fire extinguishers, radios, and other safety gear, is stocked, maintained, and operational.

• Promote environmental stewardship by educating visitors on responsible outdoor practices and ensuring compliance with Conservancy policies.
• Participate in land and habitat management activities, including fire mitigation, invasive species control, and restoration efforts.
• Assist in maintaining trails, roads, and infrastructure to ensure safe access to Conservancy lands.

• Support the onboarding of new rangers, volunteer rangers, and reserve rangers, ensuring they are trained to uphold safety and stewardship standards.
• Educate the public, staff, and volunteers on Conservancy rules, wildlife awareness, and safety procedures.
• Provide outreach safety and driving programs for camps on Conservancy property to ensure responsible vehicle use and environmental awareness.
• Provide specialized training in areas such as radio operation, 4WD vehicle handling, first aid, and emergency response protocols, which may include CPR training.
• Attend relevant training programs from external agencies to maintain and enhance skills in conservation enforcement, emergency response, and public safety.

• Monitor and maintain security gates, locks, and access points on Conservancy property, re-keying as needed.
• Grant locked access to vendors and leaseholders and ensure proper documentation of completed work.
• Observe and report unauthorized…