Park Ranger #1872 - Parks & Recreation - Riverpark - Public Works Division

Hamilton County•Chattanooga, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITION. THIS POSTING IS FOR THREE (3) VACANCIES. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATION. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS A CURRENT P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. THIS POSITION REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMISSION BY THE HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. AN NCIC AND FINGERPRINTING BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED. APPLICANTS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PASS A POLYGRAPH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION. Under general supervision and as a primary park visitor contact, interacts with the public to assist in the safe enjoyment of Hamilton County Park resources, programs, and activities; protects the use of Park lands and facilities; and performs other related work as required. This is a law enforcement position. Employees in this position enforce the laws of the State of Tennessee and the Hamilton County Park Rules and Regulations.

Requirements

Must possess a current and valid Tennessee P.O.S.T. Certification or possess a current and valid P.O.S.T. Certification from another state and be able to obtain a current and valid P.O.S.T. Certification from the State of Tennessee within six (6) months of date of hire
Must be eligible for and maintain Commission by the Office of the Hamilton County Sheriff
Incumbents must be able to retain all law-enforcement-related certifications and commission
Incumbents must receive and retain first aid, first responder and all other certifications and licenses required
This position requires an NCIC background check which includes fingerprinting
Applicants will also be required to pass a polygraph and psychological evaluation during the Commission process
Must be certified in basic life support including the use of an AED or have ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of date of hire
Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level
Must be in excellent physical shape with high levels of energy to perform various duties and have visual acuity and awareness to recognize any sign of danger before it has time to escalate
Must pass a new hire physical examination that is consistent with the essential functions of the position which includes the following: 3-minute box step test, Drag 150lb dummy 10 yards in 60 seconds, 20 push-ups within 1 minute, 20 sit-ups within 1 minute
Must pass a vision and hearing test
Must be able to swim
Must pass a psychological evaluation that is consistent with the essential functions of the position
Must be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons

Nice To Haves

Minimum of twelve (12) months of direct work experience in law enforcement

Responsibilities

Provides guidance, assistance, and informative programming to park users and visitors
Provides reservation and/or check-in assistance to park visitors
Compiles and forwards reports with recommendations
Responds to emergency situations and events in parks
Provides basic first aid, security and/or other assistance as required by the situation
Ensures all visitors have a safe and enjoyable park experience
Provides a security presence
Enforces Federal, State, and local laws as well as park policies and regulations
Contacts and requests back-up/assistance from other law enforcement or appropriate public service entities as warranted
Works a rotating schedule with hours and days outside the traditional work week
Provides any and all job duties as a Hamilton County Park Ranger under the scope and limitations of authority as provided by document Park Ranger – Scope and Limitations of Authority Policy
Performs other related duties as assigned