Park Ranger

Statement of the Job

Provides assistance and information to park visitors, promotes park safety, provides park policies and regulations, helps maintain parks for cleanliness, and provides security services in City parks and facilities. The incumbent may be required to work flexible shifts that include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED, and any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Valid State Driver's License
• Defensive tactics; training to be provided after hire
• First Aid; training to be provided after hire
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Monitors park activities and users; enforces park policies and regulations.
• Performs park security activities; monitors events; identifies and reports unsafe conditions and vandalism.
• Patrols parks to deter criminal and other undesirable activity; resolves issues as appropriate with the individual(s) involved; notifies dispatch if inappropriate activity escalates and/or may become dangerous.
• Investigates criminal activity and prepares reports.
• Provides assistance in emergency situations; calls for resources as situation dictates.
• Answers routine questions and assists park users as required.
• Sets up tables, chairs, barricades, traffic cones, etc.
• Assists with setting up for special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned in case of an emergency.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performs related work as required.

• Departmental and City policies, instructions, laws, and regulations, City ordinances and State statutes for park use.
• Park safety practices.
• Patrol and security procedures and practices.

• Performing basic life support and basic first aid procedures.

• Work independently without close supervision.
• Handle encounters with hostile or irate individuals.
• Conduct facility checks.
• Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Keep accurate records.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently work on one's feet for extended periods of time and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works indoors and occasionally will be required to work outdoors in weather conditions, which may include extreme heat.

The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Vacation (Accrual rate is dependent upon full-time years of service)
• Paid Personal Leave (96 Hours/Year)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plan – 401A Defined Contribution Plan
• Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Contribution rates are determined by State Legislature
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards