TEMPORARY Limited Commissioned Ranger - Chatfield State Park

Position Overview

Temporary Limited Commissioned Ranger (9 months or less) – Pay starting at $20.00 per hour. Up to 40 hours per week. Employment starts March through November. This position may accommodate school schedules.

This unarmed law enforcement position provides excellent customer service, limited law enforcement, visitor safety, and park resource protection. Limited Commissioned Rangers are assigned a section within Chatfield State Park after hire. Sections include Boating, Dog Off‑Leash Area, Land/Swimming‑Beach, Campground, and Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspections.

• Issue citations and verbal warnings for Title 33 and CPW Regulation violations
• Patrol park areas by vehicle, boat, off‑road vehicle, bicycle, and foot
• Assist with emergency incidents and park events
• Resolve, document, and report visitor complaints
• Manage parking lot capacity on high visitation days
• Complete incident reports in a timely manner
• May be required to appear in court to testify
• Assist with daily park operations, including:
  • General facility maintenance
  • Cleaning of public facilities (restrooms, shower buildings, campsites, picnic areas, boat ramps, etc.)
  • Revenue/fee collection, verification, and deposits
  • Education and interpretive programs
• Other duties as assigned
• Specific job duties vary by section

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license required for operating a state vehicle and an acceptable driving record
• Must be free of felony or misdemeanor convictions that prohibit POST certification for Colorado Peace Officer standards
• Must have or be able to attain valid First Aid and CPR certifications
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service
• Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background check
• Must attend and successfully complete required Limited Commissioned Ranger training (may include full exposure to OC spray)
• Preference for applicants with or working toward a Natural Resources degree or similar education
• Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)
• The work-site will provide some uniform items; employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at own expense

• This position requires considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Ability to perceive color differences and to hear verbal and radio communications.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and serve them.

We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our agency assists individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, and performing essential job functions where requested accommodations do not impose undue hardship.

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly‑hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.