State Park Peace Officer Supervisor; Ranger

Position: STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER)
Job Description and Duties

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STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER) - NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / REDWOOD COAST SECTOR / JEDEDIAH SMITH REDWOODS STATE PARK

Work Where Outdoor Passion and Excellence Unite! Housing is located on the Jedediah Smith River where natural beauty and tranquility of world's largest known redwoods and prime location for best winter steelhead and king salmon fishing meet! Parks, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources and creates opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Start your career where a work life balance is important!

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The reporting location for this position is Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in Crescent City, CA. This position will work under the general supervision of the State Park Superintendent III.

The Supervising Ranger is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Visitor Services operation, Public Safety and Law Enforcement, Patrol, Interpretation, and Resource Protection functions for the following State Park units:
Pelican State Beach, Tolowa Dunes State Park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

State housing may be required. Housing is located on the Jedediah Smith River. Special Requirement/Condition of Employment:
Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. For further information regarding this position, please contact Thomas Valterria at  or

This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. The cutoff date(s) will be:

January 1st 2026

February 1st 2026

March 1st 2026

Do you have questions or need application assistance? The State Parks recruitment team is here to help! Email  for exam/job application prep, career guidance, mock interviews and more!

This is a Peace Officer Position. To be eligible, you must meet the minimum qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources AND either be currently eligible or eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2, California State Peace Officer. See

Special Requirements below for required qualifications and a link to our Department information.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

* Primarily working outdoors and travelling between park units.

* This is a uniformed classification, uniform standards may be found in the Uniform Handbook, specific to the State Park Peace Officer Series

* Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as necessary

* Prolonged standing, bending, and sitting

* Work outside in varying climates and temperatures

* Transport equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

* Frequent walking on even and uneven surfaces

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-492861

Position #(s):

-001

Working Title:

Supervising Ranger

Classification:

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER)

$6,749.00 - $9,630.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Del Norte County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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Special Requirements

* The position(s) require(s) a valid…