Park Ranger - Keystone State Park

Park Ranger – Keystone State Park

Agency: Department of Tourism and Recreation

Job Type: Regular, Full Time

Compensation: Starting pay $19.81/hr, may increase to $21.78/hr after successful completion of a trial period.

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.

• Patrol 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 warnings 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 rigorous 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.