Sergeant Ranger (Internal Posting)

Greene County Board of Commissioners•Xenia, OH

About The Position

The Sergeant Ranger is the first supervisory class under direction. The role requires knowledge of criminal law and justice procedures; Ohio Revised Code and Park District rules and regulations; state wildlife rules and regulations; use-of-force procedures; arrest procedures; federal laws and offenses; safety policies; and supervisory principles. The Sergeant Ranger supervises staff and patrols the Greene County Park District, recreation and park areas, and other Greene County-owned properties. The position also handles law-enforcement administration, staff and ranger training, equipment and supply purchasing and inventory, lake fish-stocking and treatment programs, and public education activities. Predictable and regular attendance is required, and travel may be required.

Requirements

Completion of core coursework toward an associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, or an equivalent substitution for education and/or experience under the stated minimum-class qualification provisions.
36 months of law-enforcement experience, or an equivalent substitution for education and/or experience under the stated minimum-class qualification provisions.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
State of Ohio Peace Officer Certification.
State of Ohio Firearms Certification.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
First Aid Certification.
Field Training Officer Certification.
Education and experience may not substitute for mandated licensure or certification.

Responsibilities

Patrol park areas by vehicle, on foot, and by bicycle to protect visitors, facilities, and property.
Enforce park rules and Ohio laws; issue warnings and citations; serve arrest warrants; investigate accidents and criminal violations; enforce traffic laws; inspect buildings and facilities; and check required licenses and permits.
Act as a liaison between the department and other agencies.
Conduct surveillance and plain-clothes investigations as part of undercover operations.
Attend mandatory training and qualifications, additional ranger training, required court proceedings, and law-enforcement, staff, budget, interagency, and hiring-related meetings.
Supervise staff by monitoring work, ensuring training, resolving conflicts and staff problems, and assisting with internal affairs investigations and public complaints.
Assist with applicant interviews and the organization, implementation, and supervision of volunteers and volunteer programs.
Manage fish stocking and lake treatment programs for park lakes, including determining annual stocking and treatment needs.
Prepare and maintain daily logs, citations, detailed reports, evidence records, inventories, purchase orders, and statistical, monthly, and annual reports.
Purchase equipment and supplies by comparing vendor prices and working within budget requirements; conduct inventory checks and prepare inventory forms.
Maintain and generate citation and case reports, and maintain the law-enforcement computer system (CRIS), including installing updates, approving case reports, and regularly backing up the system.
Instruct and train new and reserve rangers in policies, procedures, equipment use, patrol techniques, and local ordinances; assess trainee understanding; maintain training records; coordinate outside training; and update manuals and policies.
Assist with educational presentations and demonstrations, including bike safety, naturalist programs, and other department programs.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.