Park Police Officer

County of Bucks; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Bucks Parks Police Department is seeking a Park Police Officer to educate, protect, and serve park visitors and protect the county’s park facilities. Responsibilities include patrolling, enforcing laws, issuing permits, assisting the public, and administering first aid as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, being at least 21, a valid PA driver's license, Act 120 Training, and the ability to pass physical and background checks; residency in Bucks

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Must be capable of passing physical, psychological testing and background check as required.
• Must possess average swimming skills.
• Must possess Act 120 Training.
• Must be a resident of Bucks County by the time FTO has been completed.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and enforces park regulations, Pennsylvania Crime Code, Motor Vehicle Code and Fish and Game Laws.
• Checks and sells camping and boating permits.
• Assists the public in using the parks and related facilities and provides information and assistance upon request.
• Administers first aid when necessary.
• Safeguards parks and related facilities.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Patrol and secures parks while enforcing park rules and maintains order.
• Investigates all incidents and prepares incident reports as needed.
• Compiles information needed for court cases.
• Maintains knowledge of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Motor Vehicle code, Fish and Game Laws and local laws and ordinances.
• Possess the authority to arrest any offenders in the parks.
• Supervises and directs traffic.
• Maintains good relations with surrounding police departments.
• Obeys all safety rules and regulations.
• Reports unusual conditions or questionable items to supervisor.
• Ability to deal and work effectively with the Officers as well as the public.
• All additional duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Chief.

Skills

National emergency response

Public interaction

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Must be 21 years old

Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License

Act 120 Training

Resident of Bucks County by FTO completion

Job description

• JOB TITLE: Park Police Officer JOB CODE: 688/689
• DEPARTMENT: Park Police UNION: 51

COUNTY OF BUCKS

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bucks County Park Police Officers are responsible for educating, protecting, and serving the lives and property of all people who visit the parks and facilities of the County of Bucks Parks System.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols and enforces park regulations, Pennsylvania Crime Code, Motor Vehicle Code and Fish and Game Laws.
• Checks and sells camping and boating permits.
• Assists the public in using the parks and related facilities and provides information and assistance upon request.
• Administers first aid when necessary.
• Safeguards parks and related facilities.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Patrol and secures parks while enforcing park rules and maintains order.
• Investigates all incidents and prepares incident reports as needed.
• Compiles information needed for court cases.
• Maintains knowledge of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Motor Vehicle code, Fish and Game Laws and local laws and ordinances.
• Possess the authority to arrest any offenders in the parks.
• Supervises and directs traffic.
• Maintains good relations with surrounding police departments.
• Obeys all safety rules and regulations.
• Reports unusual conditions or questionable items to supervisor.
• Ability to deal and work effectively with the Officers as well as the public.
• All additional duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Chief.

Qualifications Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Must be capable of passing physical, psychological testing and background check as required.
• Must possess average swimming skills.
• Must possess Act 120 Training.
• Must be a resident of Bucks County by the time FTO has been completed.