Park Ranger - Grand Lake State Park

State of Oklahoma; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma's Department of Tourism and Recreation seeks a Park Ranger for Grand Lake State Park. This full-time position patrols park grounds, enforces laws and protects visitors and staff to assure safety and welfare within the assigned area.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years old, CLEET certification (or out-of-state equivalent), and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state 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.

Responsibilities

• Patrols park areas to provide security for property, visitors and staff.
• Enforce laws, rules and regulations, including traffic, and assist visitors.
• Conduct investigations, issue warnings and written citations, make arrests, and secure property or contraband.
• Represent the agency in court during legal proceedings and provide testimony when required.
• Provide security and protection to staff, state property, and natural resources.
• Provide first aid to injured persons when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oklahoma Driver’s License

Peace Officer CLEET certification

Job description

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Job Posting Title

Park Ranger - Grand Lake State Park

Agency

566 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.

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

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.

Typical Job Duties

• Patrols assigned areas within a state park/resort; provides security and protection for property, visitors and staff.
• Assists visitors as needed; ensures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement.
• Conducts investigations; issues warning and written citations; makes arrests and seizes and secures property and/or contraband; writes detailed reports; and completes appropriate documentation.
• Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings; provides testimony or presents evidence as required; and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 (twenty-one) years of age
• Possess Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state 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.
• Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.
• Some positions may require statewide travel.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a background check.

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.