Ranger (Police Officer)

Great Parks of Hamilton County•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

A Ranger is a certified law enforcement officer who provides professional law enforcement service and protection for Great Parks. The role maintains park security, serves and protects park visitors, protects property, and enforces park regulations and state laws. Rangers patrol in cruisers and on foot, by boat, bicycle, and UTV/ATV, and provide information and assistance to visitors while maintaining good public relations. Rangers respond to criminal activity and emergencies, make arrests, conduct investigations, prepare reports, provide testimony in court, and assist prosecutors. They serve as first responders to fires, medical emergencies, and traffic accidents, including administering first aid and CPR and supporting firefighters and other emergency personnel. Other duties include securing buildings and facilities, opening and closing parks, managing traffic and enforcing speed limits, and making decisions about closing roads or parks during emergencies. Rangers attend required training and perform duties in accordance with Great Parks policies, procedures, and performance expectations. This is a full-time position with a rotating 12-hour schedule and every other three-day weekend off. The schedule may include day or night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and working outside the normal schedule may be required. The starting pay range is $33.06 per hour. Applicants hired with prior full-time road-patrol Peace Officer experience advance one pay step per year of such experience, up to five steps; the stated current top pay is $42.78 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ohio Peace Officer Certification.
At least 21 years of age.
Pass psychological, polygraph, and/or voice stress analysis examinations.
Pass criminal background checks and background investigation, and pass a pre-employment physical.
State motor vehicle operator's license meeting Great Parks of Hamilton County's current carrier guidelines.
Obtain First Aid, CPR, Regional Computer Information Center, LEADS, and Ohio Peace Officer Annual Firearm's Qualification certifications within 12 months of employment.
Document identity and employment eligibility within three days of original appointment, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in law enforcement, criminal justice, natural resources, or a related field.
Prior full-time road-patrol Peace Officer experience; qualifying experience advances pay by one step per year, up to five steps.

Responsibilities

Provide professional law enforcement protection and service.
Patrol park areas by cruiser, on foot, by boat, bicycle, and UTV/ATV.
Maintain good public relations and provide information, directions, answers, and assistance to park visitors.
Use tactical communication skills when dealing with violators and the public.
Enforce park rules, regulations, and by-laws, as well as federal and state laws.
Apprehend, arrest, and process violators.
Respond to reports of criminal activity and take appropriate action to maintain security and public safety.
Serve as a first responder to emergencies, including fire alarms, medical emergencies, and traffic accidents.
Administer first aid and CPR, call appropriate medical personnel, support firefighters, and assist injured parties.
Conduct investigations and complete accident and incident reports, including documentation of witnesses, suspects, statements, and evidence.
Provide assistance and support to other police agencies during emergencies or when requested in accordance with policy.
Testify in courts of law and assist prosecutors in preparing cases.
Maintain security of park buildings and facilities by conducting security and alarm checks and securing gates and doors.
Open and close parks.
Direct and control traffic, operate radar to enforce speed limits, and cite traffic-law violations.
Decide whether to close park roads or parks during weather or other emergencies.
Maintain current knowledge of law enforcement practices and methods and attend required training.
Follow Great Parks policies, procedures, and performance expectations and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Work the assigned schedule, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and work outside normal hours as required.