TEMPORARY Limited​/Commissioned Ranger – Trinidad Lake State Park

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This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $19.00–$21.00 per hour. Employment starts 04/13/2026 through 10/31/2026. To apply, submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early. The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors.

In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

• Issuing citations for violations
• Conducting patrols of park areas by vehicle (Off-Highway vehicles, snowmobiles, bicycle, etc.) or by foot.
• Responding to emergencies and resolving visitor complaints.
• Completing reports and may be required to appear in court.
• Assisting in all areas of daily park operations which may include:
  • Revenue/fee collection, verification, basic accounting, and deposits
  • General park or facility maintenance such as cleaning of public facilities (restrooms, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.) as needed.
  • Visitor services operations which may involve education and interpretive programs.
  • Lake, river and backcountry recreation parks may have additional, separate duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This position is up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration.

School schedules MAY be accommodated.

This is an armed law enforcement position that enforces all applicable Colorado State Laws, rules and regulations fairly and consistently. This includes but is not limited to Parks and Wildlife laws (Title 33), Traffic code and Criminal Code. Patrols park areas by vehicle, bicycle or foot. Responds to emergencies and resolves visitor complaints. Issues penalty assessments and summons to violators. Performs prisoner transports and book-ins at the County Jail.

Performs clearances of vehicles and individuals contacted in the field. Will complete reports and may be required to appear in court. Positions located on water based recreation parks will conduct inspections on boats and other water craft for aquatic nuisance species and will need to take appropriate action upon discovery of such species. Positions may also assist with revenue collection and verification, visitor services operations, education and interpretive programs.

Certain parks may have specific lake, river and backcountry duties and requirements. This position will also assist with all areas of daily park operations, assures quality customer service, facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness, assists with fee collection, accounting and deposits, and environmental education programs.

This position is up to 12 hours per week and up to six months in duration. School schedules can be accommodated. Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledge, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

• Enforces the laws of Colorado and park rules and regulations by use of citations, warnings and custodial arrests.
• Prepares criminal cases for prosecution, makes court appearances as required, and reports final case dispositions.
• Patrols the assigned area by emergency equipped vehicle, on foot, and/or by use of specialized vehicles (motorcycle, boat, ATV, etc.).
• Provides protection and security for park visitors and their property.
• Provides first aid and CPR to injured visitors and/or employees.
• Coordinates and conducts search and rescue/recovery operations.
• Organizes and conducts investigations and makes reports related to homicides, suicides, drowning and motor vehicle and personal injury accidents in the assigned area.
• Conducts and cooperates in investigations involving narcotic drugs with other law enforcement agencies.
• Seizes, collects and processes evidence while maintaining a…