Park Ranger

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

21h

About The Position

Dauphin County Public Safety is hiring a full-time Park Ranger, an armed safety and security position responsible for patrolling and protecting County Parks and County buildings, facilities, and properties. Rangers supplement Public Safety Officers based on operational needs. The position serves conditionally during a probationary period, during which the employee must complete and pass formal and informal training, instruction, and practice. The role involves enforcing park rules, securing buildings and facilities, monitoring visitors and premises, responding to alarms and requests for security services, and assisting law enforcement and emergency services when needed. Rangers may provide first aid and CPR/AED, address disturbances, protect County events, and maintain logs, reports, and lost-and-found records. The position interacts with County departments, public agencies, and the general public, and requires overtime, mandated hours, or on-call work as operational needs require. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in ordinary or adverse lighting, temperatures, ventilation, weather, noise, and exposure to dust or dirt. The role may involve disruptive individuals and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or communicable diseases. Physical demands include extended standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, movement over uneven surfaces, stair climbing, and the ability to respond physically to altercations and restrain individuals.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program.
Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training—Act 235 Certification.
First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
Speak and understand English, including spelling, usage, and grammar, and communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality regarding Department and County information and records.
Understand and apply Department and County policies and directives.
Demonstrate personal integrity and honesty, alertness, and the ability to detect actual or potential problems.
Work effectively with associates and maintain relationships with peers, superiors, and subordinates.
Use security equipment, including firearms, EDWs, chemical agents, batons, other defensive equipment, and restraints.
Maintain order and security, enforce rules, understand individual and group behavior, and react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Obtain training, certifications, and clearances required by Department policy or operational needs.
Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License (OLN).
Pass a favorable pre-employment and criminal background check.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or walking for up to 12 hours, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, traversing uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and occasionally applying force or restraints.

Nice To Haves

One year of security, corrections, or law enforcement experience, or a combination of experience and education/training in a related field.
Experience or previous certification in a conservation law enforcement-related field.

Responsibilities

Patrol County Parks to ensure the safety and security of visitors and staff.
Open, lock, and secure County Parks buildings, facilities, doors, gates, and other barriers as required.
Enforce County Parks Rules and Regulations.
Monitor buildings and visitors to maintain safety and security.
Stand watch in accordance with post or detail requirements.
Screen building visitors for weapons and prohibited items using electronic devices and/or manual methods, and secure those items when necessary.
Observe behavior for suspicious persons and signs of disturbances.
Conduct routine indoor and outdoor patrol rounds, check alarm systems, and respond to alarms.
Identify and report potential safety, structural, and environmental hazards on County property.
Respond promptly to security requests, intrusion alarms, fire alarms, and similar incidents.
Summon and assist law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.
Administer First Aid and CPR/AED to injured or distressed persons on or around County property.
Quell disturbances and remove or assist in removing individuals who need to leave the premises.
Direct visitors to appropriate buildings, departments, or individuals.
Maintain lost-and-found records, report lost items, and secure found items.
Complete required logs, reports, and forms.
Interact with County departments, public agencies, and the general public.
Operate telephones, portable radios, metal detectors, and other security-related equipment.
Monitor County buildings using CCTV, card access, and fire monitoring systems.
Provide security for County events.
Attend required meetings and training, and perform other job-related duties as required.