Park Ranger I: Community Safety & Engagement

City-of-Laguna-Beach,-C; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Laguna Beach Police Department is seeking a Park Ranger I to engage with residents, visitors, and local businesses while patrolling parks, beaches, and trails in a City uniform. This role is part of the Neighborhood Enhancement Team and involves advising on city, county, and state ordinances, and taking enforcement actions as needed to address quality-of-life concerns.

Applicants should be able to work weekdays and weekends, maintain physical fitness for outdoor duties, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED; college degree desirable.
• Less than one year of experience in public contact or public safety enforcement.
• California Driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• California Basic Course Police Academy or Modular Level I–III desirable; PC 832 certification desirable with six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents, business owners, and visitors on City streets, parks, beaches, and trails while in uniform.
• Advise the public on City, County, and State ordinances related to littering, smoking, alcohol, and other disturbances.
• Participate in neighborhood enhancement goals and enforcement actions as part of the N.E.T. team.
• Report to Police Sergeant, Corporal, or Senior Park Ranger and take on special duty assignments as required.

Skills

Decision-making

Conflict-resolution

Policy knowledge

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Stress management

Oral communication

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in criminal justice desirable

Job description

The City of Laguna Beach Police Department is seeking a Park Ranger I to engage with residents, visitors, and local businesses while patrolling parks, beaches, and trails in a City uniform. This role is part of the Neighborhood Enhancement Team and involves advising on city, county, and state ordinances, and taking enforcement actions as needed to address quality-of-life concerns.

Applicants should be able to work weekdays and weekends, maintain physical fitness for outdoor duties, and