Part Time Park Ranger

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dauphin County Public Safety is seeking applications for a Part Time Park Ranger. This is an armed safety and security position that requires advanced education and/or experience and training. Park Rangers are responsible for the patrol, safety, security, and protection of County Parks and all associated buildings, facilities, and properties. They supplement Public Safety Officers based on operational needs and must complete a formal training agenda during a probationary period. This role involves performing essential functions to ensure the safety and security of the parks and its visitors.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program.
Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training - Act 235 Certification
First aid and CPR/ AED certification
Must be able to speak and understand the English language to include spelling, usage, and grammar.
Must be able to Communicate clearly, in English, orally and in writing.
Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality regarding Department and/or County information and records.
Must possess ability to understand and apply Department and/or County policy and directives.
Must possess personal integrity and honesty.
Must possess the ability to work effectively with associates.
Must possess a high degree of alertness and ability to detect problems or potential problems.
Must possess knowledge and ability in the use of security equipment upon successful training and certification, to include firearms, EDWs, chemical agents, batons, other defensive equipment, and restraints
Must possess ability to maintain order and security effectively.
Must possess ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
Must possess ability to enforce rules and understanding of individual and group behavior and attitude of individuals under restraint.
Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Must possess the ability to maintain relationships with peers, superiors, and subordinates.
Must be able to obtain all training, certifications, and clearances as required by the Department of Public Safety policy or operational needs.
Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License (OLN).
Must pass a favorable pre-employment & criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

1 year of security, corrections or law enforcement experience or a combination of experience and education/training in a related field preferred.
Experience or education/training in a conservation law enforcement related field.

Responsibilities

Patrol County Parks to ensure the safety and security of visitors and staff.
Open and Lock/Secure County Parks buildings and facilities as necessary or required.
Enforce County Parks Rules and Regulations.
Monitor buildings to ensure safety and security of building visitors and staff.
Stands watches in accordance with post or detail requirements.
Screens building visitors for weapons and prohibited items prior to entry using electronic devices and/or manually and secures visitors weapons and/or prohibited items as necessary or required.
Observes behavior paying particular attention to suspicious persons, and signs or indications of a disturbance.
Makes patrol rounds routinely both inside and outside of facilities and checks and responds to alarm systems.
Identifies and reports all potential safety, structural and environmental hazards occurring on County property.
Respond promptly to any requests for security services, intrusion alarms, fire alarms, etc.
Summons and assists law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.
Administers First Aid and CPR/AED to injured or distressed persons on or around County buildings, facilities and properties.
Quells disturbances and removes or assists in removing unruly visitors, employees or any persons that need to leave the premises.
Opens and locks or secures doors, gates and other barriers, moveable or secure, as necessary or required.
Directs building visitors to appropriate buildings, departments and/or individuals.
Maintains lost and found, reports lost items and secures found items.
Maintains and completes required logs, reports and forms as necessary or required.
Interacts with all County departments, public agencies and the general public.
Operates telephone, portable radio, metal detectors and other security related equipment.
Monitors County buildings via CCTV, Card Access & Fire monitoring systems.
Provides security for County events.
Required to work overtime and/or mandated hours in accordance with operational needs.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Attend meetings as required.
Attend training as required.