Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Foss State Park
About The Position
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. This is the entry level and is a non-supervisory position assigned patrol duties (all aspects) within Oklahoma State Parks, resort grounds, and other state properties. Park Rangers regularly work with other State and Federal law enforcement agencies. The primary focus of this position is the enforcement of Oklahoma state traffic and criminal laws, Federal law, and park rules and regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 (twenty-one) years of age
- Must have Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state/federal 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 rigid character and background investigation
Nice To Haves
- Within one year of hire, selected person must complete OTRD’s in-house Field Training Officer Program.
Responsibilities
- Assists visitors as needed; ensures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement.
- Conducts investigations; issues warnings and written citations; makes arrests; 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.
- Develops or assists in developing policies and procedures to ensure all Rangers are properly trained.
- Develops or assists in developing the departmental budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support park operations.
Benefits
- Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System physical
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
