Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Foss State Park

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department seeks a Law Enforcement Park Ranger for Foss State Park. This entry-level, non-supervisory role patrols park grounds, enforces laws and park rules, and supports visitor safety. It requires cooperation with other agencies and irregular hours.

Responsibilities include traffic enforcement, investigations, writing reports, and assisting in training. Candidates must have a high school diploma, CLEET certification or equivalent, and a valid Oklahoma

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state/federal equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License; good physical/psychological condition.

Responsibilities

• Assists visitors as needed.
• Enforces laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement.
• Conducts investigations and writes detailed reports.
• Issues warnings or citations and makes arrests.
• Seizes and secures property and/or contraband.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state/federal equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title: Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Foss State Park Agency (566)

Department: Department of Tourism and Recreation

Supervisory Organization: Protective Services

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date: Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular Compensation

The starting pay for this position is $19.81/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $21.78/hr.

Job Description

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patrolling park/resort grounds and property and the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes ensuring the safety and welfare of park/resort visitors and assigned staff. This is the entry level and is a non-supervisory position assigned patrol duties (all aspects) within Oklahoma State Parks, resort grounds, and other state properties. Park Rangers regularly work with other State and Federal law enforcement agencies. The primary focus of this position is the enforcement of Oklahoma state traffic and criminal laws, Federal law, and park rules and regulations.

Typical Job Duties

• Assists visitors as needed
• Ensures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement
• Conducts investigations
• Issues warnings and written citations
• Makes arrests
• Seizes and secures property and/or contraband
• Writes detailed reports
• Completes appropriate documentation
• Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings
• Provides testimony or presents evidence as required
• Assists other law enforcement agencies
• Provides security and protection to the public and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department staff, state property, and natural resources
• Provides first aid to injured person(s) as necessary
• Develops or assists in developing policies and procedures to ensure all Rangers are properly trained
• Develops or assists in developing the departmental budget
• Performs other duties as assigned to support park operations

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 (twenty-one) years of age
• Must have Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state/federal equivalent
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
• Be in sound physical and psychological condition as evidenced through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s screening process
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and polygraph
• Pass Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System physical
• Pass a rigid character and background investigation

Special Requirements

• Within one year of hire, selected person must complete OTRD’s in‑house Field Training Officer Program
• This position will require working irregular hours under any conditions
• Some positions may require statewide travel

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

Industries: Government Administration

Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma