IMPD - Park Ranger

City of Indianapolis & Marion County; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis & Marion County seeks a Park Ranger to patrol parks, enforce rules, and respond to calls for service. Candidates must pass fitness, medical/psychological evaluations and obtain LETB tier 2 certification.

The role involves public safety, incident reporting, and coordination with law enforcement agencies as needed. Applicants should be able to remain calm in tense situations, communicate effectively, and operate with independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent and LETB tier 2 certification.
• Pre-employment physical, psychological assessment, and FFT may be required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have Indiana driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol parks in assigned district and visit parks regularly.
• Safeguard park property and report security issues.
• Respond to requests for assistance from staff and the public.
• Investigate criminal activity in assigned parks and report findings.
• Enforce park rules and traffic safety around park areas.
• Appear in court to testify on park‑related cases.

Skills

Park patrol

Emergency response

Public safety

Communication

Education

High School diploma

LETB tier 2 certification

Job description

Position is responsible for maintaining safe parks, enforcing park rules, regulations, and ordinances, as well as local and state laws. Independent judgment is regularly utilized by park rangers when they respond to calls for service, as emergencies arise, or when they observe an issue requiring public safety intervention. This position requires someone who can remain calm in tense situations and utilize tact and diplomacy when interacting with people visiting our parks. Candidates must successfully pass a functional fitness test, a medical/psychological evaluation, and the training required to attain a tier 2 certification from the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board.

Agency Summary

IMPD serves with courage and compassion, partnering with our community to address crime and create a safer Indianapolis for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

• Patrols the parks in their assigned district visiting each park assigned as frequently as possible.
• Safeguards parks property and report security shortcomings.
• Responds to requests for assistance from parks employees.
• Responds to requests for assistance from members of the public.
• Assists motorists in need.
• Investigates criminal activity in assigned parks.
• Accurately reports all criminal activity within assigned parks.
• Warns /Cites violators in parks.
• Reports maintenance issues on parks properties.
• Enforces traffic in and around parks when it impacts the safety of park patrons.
• Assists with public presentations.
• Assist other law enforcement agencies when nearby, returning to duty when sufficient officers are on the scene to control the situation.
• Maintains assigned equipment in a timely manner.
• Represents Rangers & the IMPD in a positive manner.
• Performs security activities i.e. Pools, waterways, concerts, special details.
• Responds to alarms on park properties.
• Investigates suspicious activity on park properties.
• Conduct crash investigations on park property and/ or involving park dept. vehicles.
• Appears in court to testify on park related cases.
• Make notification to Sergeants or next ranking supervisor of any serious incidents, injuries to Rangers, accidents involving Rangers, or incidents with media involvement.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

High School diploma or equivalent and Law Enforcement Training Board (LETB) tier 2 certification. Preferred candidates will have (2) years’ experience or education in law enforcement and / or natural resources. Must pass a pre-employment physical, a psychological assessment, and a functional fitness test (FFT). Upon hire, incumbent must possess at least a tier 2 certification from the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board, or pass the training required to obtain a tier 2 certification at the Indiana Law

Enforcement Academy. Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Police Powers and IDACS/NCIC certification. Ability to define and analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw complex conclusions. Ability to direct, coordinate, and manage operations of complex functions and coordinate activities with other departmental divisions and outside agencies. Must pass a drug test and background check. Position requires random drug screens. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state of Indiana and be able to operate public safety vehicle. Knowledge of law enforcement information systems; related criminal and civil law; Federal and State law, and City ordinances. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing independent judgment is regularly used when there are no policies or laws to cover situation Rangers become involved in.

Working Conditions

Work performed in office and field settings with travel between park properties required, with occasional

exposure to dangerous individuals and emergency situations. Shift and weekend work is required. Work is

conducted in various weather conditions and utilizing

Physical Conditions

1. Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
2. Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds
3. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
4. Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
5. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally