Park Ranger (Part-Time)

City of Corona; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Corona is seeking a part‑time Park Ranger to help patrol park grounds, assist visitors, and enforce municipal codes, with a strong emphasis on public interaction and safety. The role supports education on safety, civility, environmental stewardship, and event support.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, writing detailed reports, and maintaining records, with duties scheduled around peak use times including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of park patrol and safety practices.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have completed 12th grade or GED.
• CPR and first aid certification required or to be obtained within 3 months.
• PC 832 training and a valid CA Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol park grounds and engage with visitors to promote safety and enjoyment.
• Enforce municipal codes and policy guidelines.
• Prepare detailed inspection and incident reports.
• Maintain records and conduct regular facility and equipment checks.
• Assist with public education on safety and environmental stewardship.

Skills

Regulation interpretation

Judgment under policy

Emergency action

Record keeping

Site inspections

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and first aid certification

PC 832 training

California Driver's License

Job description

Join a team that helps keep our community’s parks safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. As a Park Ranger with the Community Services Department, you’ll play a key role in patrolling park grounds, engaging with visitors, and ensuring that public spaces remain enjoyable for all. In addition to enforcing municipal code, you’ll be a friendly and knowledgeable presence throughout our parks— answering questions and helping everyone feel at home in our outdoor spaces. With a strong emphasis on public interaction, Park Rangers provide education on safety, civility, environmental stewardship, and supporting group activities and events.

The Park Ranger is part‑time, year‑round position, and requires up to approximately 20 hours per week. The Park Ranger program will be scheduled around peak use times that often include afternoon, evenings, and weekend hours.

Why Work for City of Corona?

• Make a direct impact on the quality of life in Corona
• Be part of a mission‑driven team that values nature, safety, and community
• Professional growth

Knowledge & Education

• General principles and practices of park patrol and security, City of Corona and Community Services policies and procedures, regulations, codes and ordinances as they relate to park usage; and safe work practices.
• Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed 12th grade or equivalent GED.

Skills & Abilities

• Interpret and apply relevant regulations, policies, ordinances and procedures.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Safely follow directions; take appropriate courses of action in emergencies.
• Write log entries, reports, messages; complete forms and records; maintain records and files on work performed.
• Conduct regular inspections of park grounds, facilities, and equipment to identify hazards, maintenance needs, and compliance issues.
• Prepare detailed reports on inspection findings, maintenance needs, and project progress.

Experience

• Six (6) months of experience in park and open space operations, public service, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 3 months of employment, a valid CPR and first aid certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
• PC 832 training must be completed within six months of employment.
• Due to the performance of field duties which will require operation of a motor vehicle, a valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and through employment is required.

Internal candidates must ensure their application is fully updated to reflect their current position with the City and all previous City positions held. Incomplete or outdated applications may result in disqualification during the review process. Internal candidates may also be required to participate in all components of the selection and pre‑employment process, depending on departmental review and position requirements.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first‑rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour’s travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council‑Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four‑year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high‑quality services to its residents and visitors each day.