Head Park Ranger (8210) - SF Recreation & Parks (Eligible List ID# 164997)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the 8210 Head Park Ranger is responsible directly, and through supervision of Park Rangers, for providing public safety, park information, and protecting properties of the Recreation and Park Department. In this supervisory role, you will assign duties to Park Rangers, patrol areas on foot, by bicycle, truck, and patrol car in an effort to prevent damage, destruction or theft to parks, recreation grounds and facilities.

Requirements

Three (3) years (equivalent to 6,000 hours) of work experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit, park ranger, security officer/guard or a similar position which actively protects life and property or issues citations and performs code enforcement (i.e., park, vehicle and/or penal code)
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license by the date of appointment.
Possession of a current California Penal Code Section 832 Powers of Arrest Certification

Nice To Haves

Five (5) or more years of verifiable work experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit, park ranger, security officer/guard or a similar position which actively protected life and property or issues citations and performs code enforcement (i.e., park, vehicle and/or penal code)
Possession of an associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, administration of justice, or related field from an accredited college or university
Strong supervisory experience
Current State of California security guard, baton and chemical agents (e.g., tear gas) license
Possession of First Aid, CPR or First Responders certificate
Demonstrated good driving history record
Proficient technology skills to utilize basic computer programs and smart phone
Ability to analyze a situation to make effective decisions under stressful conditions
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to communicate exceptionally with others
Ability to write clear and concise reports
Ability to provide strong customer service

Responsibilities

Supervises Park Rangers in their assigned duties on a daily basis by inspecting Park Rangers to ensure that they are fit for duty and that they are in correct uniform; briefing Park Rangers in critical security issues; and maintaining regular and frequent radio communications with Park Rangers.
Assigns equipment such as mobile units (vehicles, bicycles) and hand-held radios to Park Rangers.
Closes park buildings and public restrooms; provides traffic control; and special detailing of Park Rangers in emergency situations.
Prepares time reports for subordinates by keeping an accurate account of Park Rangers work hours, vacation, sick leave and comp time and forwards the recorded time rolls in a timely manner.
Prepares work reports for administrative staff such as incident reports, discipline reports, worker's compensation reports, employee performance evaluations and other reports as required.
Patrols park and recreation facilities on foot or in mobile units (vehicles, bicycles) in order to observe, report and correct, if possible, unusual occurrences, serious accidents, vandalism, or hazardous conditions.
Secures department properties such as fields, facilities, and parks, implementing temporary safeguards to damaged entry points and initiates maintenance through proper procedures and channels; ensures closure of such properties when weather or other conditions make them unsuitable for use.
Enforces parking regulations by issuing parking citations for vehicles illegally parked on Recreation and Park Department property.
Enforces park code by issuing citations for violations of the Park code, such as the use of the park for special events without a valid use permit.
Confirms that event organizers have valid use permits.
Performs other duties as assigned