Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Little Sahara State Park

State of Oklahoma • Fort Cobb, OK

2d • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• 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 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

• Patrols 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 warning 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.

Benefits

• The starting pay for this position is $19.81/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $21.78/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED