County Park Ranger Ii

Final Filing Date : Monday, August 24, 2026

Exam# 26/68A41/07JA

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

Under general supervision, this Peace Officer position patrols park facilities and provides law enforcement, emergency medical and fire suppression services to protect county park and recreation properties, park visitors and employees; enforces regulations and ordinances governing the county park system; collects and accounts for park use fees; answers questions and provides information to the public; performs semi-skilled maintenance and construction work to maintain and improve park facilities.

County Park Ranger II is the journey-level peace officer in the series. Incumbents in this class perform the full scope of duties independently and have peace officer powers as defined in Section 830.31b of the Penal Code. These powers are utilized in the protection of natural park resources and the maintenance of order, security and safety in the county park systems.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

• Performs law enforcement functions by patrolling park areas to protect property and visitors and enforce California Motor Vehicle Code, boating law, Fish and Game Code, other penal, health, safety codes, and other applicable state and county codes and ordinances; issues written citations, performs field interrogations, and makes arrests; may testify in court as arresting officer or supporting witness
• Performs emergency response duties including law enforcement, administering first aid and/or CPR, and fire suppression
• Responds verbally or in writing to public or other agency inquiries regarding park operations and facilities; maintains records and files; prepares a variety of reports, such as those regarding incidents, accidents, injuries, arrests, citations, and applications of pesticide
• Operates various light and heavy equipment, vehicles, and motor boats
• Inspect parks area for safety hazards, vandalism, and damage; takes immediate action and/or refers to appropriate maintenance staff

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website:
County Park Ranger II

Willhave a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Principles and practices of law enforcement, park patrol and visitor safety including arrest and citation procedures and emergency medical and fire suppression techniques
• Defensivetacticsusedinlawenforcement,includingsafeuseoffirearms
• Officeautomation to inputand retrieve data
• First Aidtechniquesandpractices,includingCPR
• County, state and/or federal regulations and codes related to park operations

• Enforce park, county and state codes,…