Lead Park Ranger: Protection & Emergency Ops

National Park Service; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Supervisory Park Ranger for Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, CA. You will supervise law enforcement and fee personnel, lead EMS and search-and-rescue operations, and coordinate with partner agencies to ensure staff readiness and policy compliance.

Qualification requires a current or recent Type I law enforcement commission or equivalent, with transcripts if substituting education. This is a federal position with retirement considerations under FERS.

Qualifications

• Must hold or have held a Type I Commission or equivalent.
• Transcripts must support education when substituting for experience.
• FERS retirement provisions and transfer requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise visitor and resource protection activities at Cabrillo National Monument.
• Direct law enforcement, EMS, search and rescue, and emergency operations.
• Coordinate with partner law enforcement and emergency agencies; ensure safety and policy compliance.

Skills

Law enforcement supervision

Emergency response leadership

Operational readiness

Education

FLETC training / Type I Commission

Primary to secondary retirement eligibility

Job description

The National Park Service seeks a Supervisory Park Ranger for Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, CA. You will supervise law enforcement and fee personnel, lead EMS and search-and-rescue operations, and coordinate with partner agencies to ensure staff readiness and policy compliance.

Qualification requires a current or recent Type I law enforcement commission or equivalent, with transcripts if substituting education. This is a federal position with retirement considerations under FERS.