Park Ranger In-Training; Statewide

Park Ranger 2 In-Training

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple full-time permanent Park Ranger 2 in-training positions. When applying for these positions, you are entering your name into a candidate pool to fill vacancies in all statewide locations. Here's an opportunity for you to apply for what many consider to be a "dream job" - working as a Park Ranger for Washington's beautiful state parks.

As a Park Ranger, you get to work outdoors, share your passion for the outdoors with the public, and protect the public and the state's natural resources. There are so many opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement options. While law enforcement is not the only work you'll be performing, these positions at the Park Ranger 2 level are fully commissioned and armed.

If this sounds like your ideal job, we would love for you to apply!

Candidates who have not attended a law enforcement academy will be required to attend the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA). Parks and Recreation will sponsor your attendance and cover the academy fees. Candidates who have completed a law enforcement academy (NOT BLEA), are subject to a general equivalency certification (you will be asked to provide a syllabus of the academy completed) and will also be required to attend a two-week BLEA Equivalency Course.

Candidates whose law enforcement equivalency cannot be certified would be required to attend the full 18-week BLEA academy.

These positions are not eligible to telework, as physical in-office presence is required to perform essential functions.