Park Ranger - Law Enforcement (Beavers Bend)

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is hiring a Law Enforcement Park Ranger for Beavers Bend State Park. This entry-level, non-supervisory role focuses on patrolling park grounds, enforcing state traffic and criminal laws, and upholding park rules to keep visitors and staff safe.

Rangers work alongside other State and Federal agencies, perform investigations, write reports, and may assist in policy and budget development. Irregular hours and possible statewide travel are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 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 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

• 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; 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support park operations.

Skills

21+ years old

Peace Officer CLEET

Oklahoma Driver's License

Physical and psychological fitness

Pre-employment drug test

Polygraph

Background investigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Oklahoma is hiring a Law Enforcement Park Ranger for Beavers Bend State Park. This entry-level, non-supervisory role focuses on patrolling park grounds, enforcing state traffic and criminal laws, and upholding park rules to keep visitors and staff safe.

Rangers work alongside other State and Federal agencies, perform investigations, write reports, and may assist in policy and budget development. Irregular hours and possible statewide travel are required.