Park Ranger & Records Program Lead – Law Enforcement

Summary This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services (LESES), within the National Park Service's (NPS) Washington Office of Visitor and Resource Protection (VRP). This position serves as a national law enforcement specialist providing expert guidance, support, and direction in the formulation and execution of national policy, guidelines, standards related to law enforcement, security, and law enforcement programs.

Major Duties Major Duties of the Park Ranger (Protection) - Records Program Manager position include, but are not limited to the following:
Supports parks nationwide by managing law enforcement systems and equipment, coordinating interagency efforts, and advising on complex and sensitive law enforcement matters. Provide training to law enforcement rangers in the field either in person or through virtual/electronic platforms. Develops new strategies, techniques, and procedures to address emerging issues in uniformed law enforcement across the Service. Conduct program reviews and assists parks in achieving compliance with NPS and DOI law enforcement policies, procedures, and standards.

Manage records, reporting, and communications related to law enforcement and emergency services; compiles and analyzes data to identify trends and provide recommendations.

Education Law Enforcement Commission:
This position requires applicants to possess, previously held (within the past three years), or be able to possess by 07/17/2026 a valid Type I National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission (or equivalent), which requires completing training from an accredited institution, which currently consists of over 650 class hours and lasts on average 17 weeks. Please visit the Association of National Park Rangers' Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program (SLETP) for additional information on approved training courses and equivalency for commissioning.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.

RequirementsU.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Subject to pre-employment physical and drug testing. Must possess a Type I or higher Law Enforcement Commission. New employees of the Department of the Interior must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of net pay within 30 days of entrance on duty.

Selectee(s) will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency. Selectee(s) must be free of any domestic violence convictions. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.

In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
* Requirements continued in the Qualifications section
* Evaluations You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully;

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