Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Beavers Bend State Park

Job Posting Title Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Beavers Bend State Park

Agency 566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization Protective Services

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation The starting pay for this position is $19.81/hr after successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $21.78/hr.

As an employee with the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation you will enjoy a comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation will match up to 7% towards an employee’s Defined Contribution retirement plan. Our employees receive 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid annual leave, which increases with every 5 years of service, and 15 days of paid sick leave.

Additionally, employees will receive longevity payments based on their years of service with the State of Oklahoma.

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patrolling park/resort grounds and property and the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes ensuring the safety and welfare of park/resort visitors and assigned staff.

• Patrols assigned areas within a state park/resort; provides security and protection for property, visitors and staff.
• Assists visitors as needed; ensures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement.
• Conducts investigations; issues warning and written citations; makes arrests and seizes and secures property and/or contraband; writes detailed reports; and completes appropriate documentation.
• Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings; provides testimony or presents evidence as required; and assists other law enforcement agencies.
• Provides security and protection to the public and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department staff, state property, and natural resources.
• Provides first aid to injured person(s) as necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 (twenty-one) years of age
• Possess Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state equivalent
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
• Be in sound physical and psychological condition as evidenced through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s screening process
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and polygraph
• Pass Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System physical
• Pass a rigid character and background investigation

• Within one year of hire, selected person must complete OTRD’s in-house Field Training Officer Program.
• Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.
• Some positions may require statewide travel.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a background check.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.