Park Police Officer

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs.

With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

• Provide law enforcement services for JCPRD. Enforce federal and state law as well as park code regulations; interview victims and complainants.
• Detect and deter criminal activity and facility security issues; arrest criminals; act as ordered by the Courts of law; complete paperwork for court proceedings/documentation, case files, or investigative reports; review criminal history reports, complete background checks, and investigate findings.
• Investigate reported criminal activity; search vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia, perform sobriety tests, pull over speeding vehicles, and issue citations.
• Protect natural resources; assist fire departments and emergency medical professionals; perform search and rescue operations and searches for missing persons; assist other law enforcement agencies.
• Present interpretive programming providing nature, historical, cultural, and recreational educational opportunities.
• Provide visitor services to park visitors by offering information on events, facilities, programs, locations, and the natural environment. Ensure a safe environment within the parks and district facilities.
• Starting Pay is $28.78 per hour (no experience). Certified Officers, please ask.

Minimum Job Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science field, Criminal Justice, or other related field is preferred.

Education/Experience Substitutions: Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

• Sensory abilities, including special vision and/or hearing requirements.
• Excessive standing and/or walking.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to heights.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Lifting: 150lbs.
• Shift work 24/7.
• Safety-sensitive job.
• Weather essential job.
• All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in declared emergency situations.
• Uniform Required.
• Travel Required:
  
  95% Local, 5% outside Johnson County.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.