Certified Park Ranger: Protect & Serve Parks

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a Park Ranger Certified to protect park resources and assist visitors. This role emphasizes courteous service, safety, and enforcement of park regulations across county grounds. The position is classified as an Essential Employee within the county system.

Responsibilities include patrolling, assisting rental customers, and documenting incidents. A strong background in parks, recreation or related fields, plus relevant certifications,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Parks and Recreation, Resource/Wildlife Management, Environmental/Earth Science, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice or similar.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience or training related to park operations and visitor services.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Park grounds and boundaries to address visitor issues and ensure safety.
• Assist pavilion rental customers and answer visitor questions.
• Enforce Park Rules and Regulations and issue warnings or citations as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, incident reports and records.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Patrol and safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in Parks and Recreation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a Park Ranger Certified to protect park resources and assist visitors. This role emphasizes courteous service, safety, and enforcement of park regulations across county grounds. The position is classified as an Essential Employee within the county system.

Responsibilities include patrolling, assisting rental customers, and documenting incidents. A strong background in parks, recreation or related fields, plus relevant certifications,