State of Louisiana-posted about 1 year ago
$35,004 - $70,848/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Homer, LA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The Park Ranger 1-2 position at Lake Claiborne State Park in Homer, Louisiana, is responsible for enforcing state laws and regulations within the park, ensuring visitor safety, and providing customer service. This entry-level role involves law enforcement duties, public education on natural resource protection, and administrative support, with opportunities for career progression to Park Ranger 2 based on qualifications.

  • Enforce federal, state, and local laws and park rules and regulations to protect park visitors.
  • Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of the site.
  • Investigate incidents and complaints such as vehicular accidents, vandalism, and trespassing within park boundaries.
  • Testify in court as required and collaborate with law enforcement agencies in arrests and prosecutions.
  • Patrol and inspect the park by vehicle, foot, bicycle, and boat to provide security.
  • Educate visitors on respecting the natural balance of state parks and regulate visitor numbers.
  • Assist overnight guests with customer service duties and provide tourism information.
  • Perform maintenance, custodial, inspections, and fee collection tasks as needed.
  • Prepare and maintain records and reports associated with park operations and law enforcement duties.
  • Participate in required training and assist in the development of Ranger 1's.
  • Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application.
  • Willingness and ability to carry firearms.
  • Possession of a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
  • No physical disabilities that would prevent functioning as a law enforcement officer.
  • POST Certification in Louisiana (may qualify for testing exemption).
  • Insurance coverage options including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
  • Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, and more.
  • Accrual of sick and annual leave that increases with years of service.
  • Eligibility to participate in various retirement systems.
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