Seasonal Public Safety Attendant

PAY RATE: $13.75 /hour (up to 600 hours per year)

Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Additionally, eligible seasonal employees will receive a $0.60 per hour seasonal bonus for all hours worked. For details, .
Public Safety Attendants must be 18 years in age or older and may be assigned to work Lower Huron, Willow, Oakwoods and Lake Erie Metroparks.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Work activities in this position primarily involve providing information to the public; prevention of unsafe conditions and the assurance that park visitors adhere to rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned.

• Work primarily with the Police Department and assist the Park Operations Department.
• Directs traffic and enforces parking and traffic regulations on park property.
• Answers questions and gives directions to park visitors.
• Advises park visitors of the park rules and regulations relating to park usage.
• Assigns and checks park visitor and user permits.
• Patrols sledding and toboggan hills and other winter sports areas as assigned.
• Patrols hike/bike trails using bicycle and/or motorized vehicle such as moped, scooter, etc.
• Renders first aid and summons medical help when necessary.
• Protects public from emergency hazards.
• Assists in the maintenance of area assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to get along with co-workers, supervisors, and park visitors.
• Ability to operate bicycle, moped, or other type of motorized vehicle.
• Ability to distinguish letters and symbols.
• Ability to communicate using telephone and/or radio equipment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to traverse sandy, marshy and wooded areas with even and uneven terrain.
• Will be required to 5 days per week including assigned special events, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Will be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs.
• Must be able to work 5 days out of the week including weekends and holidays
• Ability to perform essential duties.

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.