Forest Ranger Jobs

The Ranger Police Officer enforces the Illinois Compiled Statutes within Lake County and the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s Rules & Regulations on District lands. Officers protect the public and natural resources while building community relationships through a Community-Oriented Policing philosophy. They maintain peace and engage in proactive initiatives that foster trust and collaboration with the public and other public safety partners. This highly visible position involves patrolling on foot, by bike, or in vehicles; preventing crime; ensuring public safety; protecting open lands; investigating incidents; making arrests; and providing emergency assistance. Officers serve in a distinctive law enforcement setting encompassing more than 31,900 acres of protected land, trails, lakes, and recreation areas. Candidates should be able to cover 4–8 shifts per month during the winter season and 10–15 shifts per month during the summer season, and be available for holidays, weekends, and morning and afternoon shifts.