FUL-Field Staff Law Enforcement Ranger

Bureau of Land Management • Price, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Law Enforcement Ranger is a uniformed representative of the Bureau of Land Management Green River District who enforces federal laws and regulations on public lands and supports agency presence in the community. The position plans, implements, and coordinates law enforcement activities, including investigations, crime prevention, and public safety efforts, and works with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies. Duties may be developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level.

The role requires maintaining a valid driver’s license, wearing a uniform, passing medical and physical fitness examinations, and meeting firearm qualification and proficiency standards. New BLM Law Enforcement Rangers must complete the Introduction to Resource Protection Training Program within two years of assignment, and must complete Natural Resource Police Training or an approved equivalent before receiving law enforcement authority. Successful completion of the BLM Field Training and Evaluation Program is required within one year after delegation of law enforcement authority. The position has a one-year probationary period and is covered by enhanced retirement provisions, including mandatory retirement at age 57 after 20 years of service, subject to stated exceptions.

The position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Applicants must reside within the defined local commuting area, within 75 miles of the BLM Price Field Office in Price, Utah, and provide proof of residency. Promotion to the GS-11 full performance level is not guaranteed. A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Be at least 21 years old and not have reached the 37th birthday upon appointment, unless an applicable exception to the maximum entry age applies.
• Have a current, valid State Driver's License by 11/09/2026 and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, E-Verify, pre-employment and random drug testing, and a medical examination.
• Pass the Physical Efficiency Battery; pass the agility run, bench press, and 1.5-mile run at the 25th percentile.
• Be physically fit, as determined by an authorized physician, to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties.
• Be free of any domestic violence convictions; qualify and maintain proficiency with firearms.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date of 11/09/2026 and meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
• For GL-7, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GL-5 assisting law enforcement officers with foundational duties, or meet the stated education or combined education-and-experience alternative. Experience must demonstrate development toward more independent law enforcement work.
• For GL-9, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS-7 performing at least four specified duties: investigating specified criminal activity; issuing citations and assisting with criminal complaints; preparing court documentation or providing testimony; conducting investigations involving crime scenes; and gathering or seizing evidence. Alternatively, meet the stated graduate education or combined education-and-experience alternative.
• Provide hours worked per week for experience claimed; submit transcripts when using education to qualify.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Complete required BLM resource-protection and law-enforcement training, and complete the Field Training and Evaluation Program within the required periods.
• Reside within 75 miles of the BLM Price Field Office and provide proof of residency.
• Submit required veterans' preference or prior covered-service documentation if relying on an exception to the maximum entry age or prior retirement coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain liaison with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, and coordinate law enforcement efforts with them.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate law enforcement activities, including interpreting and enforcing laws, conducting investigations, promoting prevention and public safety, and performing investigative duties.
• Analyze criminal activity and violation problems on public lands.
• Investigate locations where criminal activity, theft, vandalism, or violations of federal laws and regulations relating to public lands and resources have occurred.
• Develop and implement a law enforcement program involving investigations, apprehending violators, interagency coordination, education, and related activities.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee.
• Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed