Ranger Sergeant

City of St. Charles, MO • Saint Charles, MO

6d • $71,622 - $100,271 • Onsite

About The Position

The Saint Charles Parks and Recreation Department has an opportunity for a full-time Ranger Sergeant. The purpose of this position is to supervise and assist administering park patrol, outdoor education, investigations and traffic regulation activities, under the direction of the Chief Park Ranger.
Prior to accepting employment, applicants should ensure tattoos/brands that would be visible, arms or legs, while wearing uniform apparel inclusive of short sleeve shirts and/or shorts, as well as civilian attire, are approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation using the form included within the application packet. Tattoos/brands on the head, neck, hands are not allowed. The Department reserves the right to require any tattoo to be covered (long sleeves) or removed (at employees expense) as a condition of employment.
The testing and selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, drug test, pre-employment polygraph examination and psychological evaluation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified peace officer by State of Missouri Department of Public Safety; (POST Certified).
• Ability to obtain by date of hire a valid drivers' license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
• US Citizenship as required by section 590.030 of RSMo.
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Regis and MULES Certification required within 6 months.
• Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives.
• Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information.
• Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data.
• Ability to counsel, treat and mediate, and/or provide first line supervision.
• Ability to persuade, convince, and train others.
• Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information such as City ordinances, Park use policies, schedules, time sheets, summons, accident/incident reports, police reports, vehicle records, activity logs, arrest warrant information, computer software operating manuals, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing park users, motorists, Department personnel, law enforcement personnel, Park Board members and the general public.
• Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios and spatial relationships.
• Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.
• Ability to use functional reasoning in performing influence functions such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching, directing and controlling.
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as motor vehicles, fire arms, restraint devices, baton, computer terminal, two-way radio, telephone.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as firearms use
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
• In general, maintain a healthy appearance, which promotes pride in ones self, and the Ranger Division.
• Ability to work under mildly unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, violence, irate individuals, intimidation, traffic hazards, disease and/or toxic agents can cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.

Nice To Haves

• Prior law enforcement experience, prior supervisor experience, post-secondary education in parks & recreation, natural science, public relations or criminal justice preferred; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 3 to 5 years full-time supervisory experience in Law Enforcement preferred; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• State CEU: 48 hours every 3 years. Department CEU: 16 CEU a year for skill development.

Responsibilities

• Patrols park grounds and facilities to protect park patrons and park facilities; promotes outdoor education and regulates traffic flow.
• Provide assistance and direction to park patrons.
• Investigates suspicious activity.
• Directs traffic and ensures traffic safety.
• Issues traffic and ordinance citation notices.
• Apprehends and arrests criminal violators.
• Coordinates patrol activities with other law enforcement personnel, City departments, and emergency response personnel.
• Assists the Chief Park Ranger in developing park patrol and programs policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing, evaluating and conducting park interpretive and safety programs.
• Assists in developing and implementing Park public relations programs.
• Develops public relations materials.
• Assists in preparation and administration of the Ranger Division budget.
• Recommends expenditures, supplies purchase and staffing levels.
• Participates in developing cost estimates for projects and materials.
• Supervises other Park Ranger employees.
• Assists in hiring, scheduling, evaluating and planning in- service training for all Ranger employees.
• Review the work of assigned personnel to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures; review and approve a variety of case reports including injury and traffic collision reports submitted by Rangers.
• Evaluate Rangers requiring independent decision making and actions directly affecting the public on behalf of the department.
• Assists in planning and administration of Department risk management/safety programs.
• Implements approved risk management/safety programs.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and supervision for special events.
• Performs duties of Chief Park Ranger in his/her absence or as directed.
• Prepares incident/accident reports.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Must have the ability to work all shift hours including rotating shifts as required in all types of weather for prolonged periods of time.
• Assists Police Department and other outside agencies as necessary.
• Carries out all duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances, and in compliance with departmental rules, regulations and code of conduct.
• Consults with and exchanges information with officers, the City Attorney, County Prosecutor's Office and others as required to ensure timely and effective prosecution of cases.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED