Park Ranger (Part-Time)

City of Parkland, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Parkland is seeking a Park Ranger to safeguard parks, facilities, and visitors. You’ll enforce park rules, provide information, and perform rounds to ensure safety and security.

You’ll also assist with emergencies, special events, and maintain detailed reports in coordination with local authorities. Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification preferred or able to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard park areas, facilities and people using parks; provide information on rules and regulations.
• Enforce park rules and ordinances; perform scheduled rounds and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with special events; maintain reports and incident documentation.
• Work with Broward Sheriff’s Office and community organizations to coordinate activities.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Conflict resolution

De-escalation techniques

Problem solving

Collaboration

Park operations

Park safety

Emergency management

Networking

Community relations

Ordinances and policies

Recreational software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR, First Aid, AED certification

Job description

There are lots of reasons to join the City of Parkland’s dynamic team of public servants! Besides competitive pay, we offer great benefits, learning opportunities, professional development, and a team that truly cares about each other. That’s why we were named one of Sun-Sentinel's 2022 Top Workplaces based on what our own employees had to say about their experience working for the City of Parkland!

What you'll learn:

As a Park Ranger, you’ll have the opportunity to work outside with diverse groups in our beautiful Parks. The Park Ranger is an excellent position to begin your career in Parks & Recreation, providing opportunity for growth and development. You’ll participate in important training including FEMA and CPR/First Aid Training all while learning:

• Communication and customer service skills
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
• Problem solving
• Collaboration
• Park operations
• Park safety
• Playground safety
• Emergency management training
• Networking
• Community relations
• Ordinances and policies
• Recreational software

What you'll do:

This position is responsible for safeguarding the park areas, facilities and persons using the parks. Provides security services in City parks to residents and visitors alike; maintains an environment where people feel safe and secure. Provides information about park rules and regulations, including explanations and enforcement of regulatory codes and ordinances relating primarily to park usage. Reports to Senior Park Ranger and Park and Recreation Manager.

• Enforces all park rules and regulations in a tactful manner.
• Provides information such as available facilities and activities, park usage rules.
• Makes scheduled rounds of City parks to provide surveillance of all patron activity.
• Attends to emergency situations and performs minor first aid.
• Follows proper emergency procedures in the event of a serious incident.
• Performs light maintenance duties.
• Clears paved areas of debris, branches and other obstructions.
• Works with civic organizations and sports leagues to coordinate schedules for fields and courts usage.
• Checks facilities to ensure lights have been turned off and buildings secured.
• Operates vehicles, two-way radios and other equipment.
• Notifies the proper authorities when necessary of violations.
• Assists authorities to extent permitted.
• Issues courtesy warnings in the effort to prevent crime and accidents.
• Maintains detail oriented reports and completes incident reports when necessary.
• Works closely with the Broward Sheriff’s Office personnel.
• Demonstrates impeccable customer service.
• Ensures all pavilions have correct and accurate permits.
• Inspects parks for potential safety concerns and reports all concerns toParks and Recreation Managerand Senior Park Ranger; secures area as necessary.
• Responsible for hanging/removing approved banners in accordance with the banner schedule at City’s designated locations.
• Assists with all special events.
• Works with the public, including seniors and/or children and users of athletic programs, and investigates complaints.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of related work experience.
• Certified in CPR, First Aid and AED or the ability to obtain certifications within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Security and / or military or law enforcement background with experience in parks is preferable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of department practices and policies.
• Knowledge of first aid principles and methods and skills in their application.
• Knowledge of park buildings and grounds, and rules and regulations.
• Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in using computers for data entry.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with trespassers and violators of City ordinance, safety and park rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and employees.
• Ability to deal tactfully but firmly to maintain order within the parks.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations and react quickly and calmly with an effective course of action.
• Ability to work outside under varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to answer requests for information concerning the park in an intelligent and comprehensive manner.
• Ability to operate a two-way police radio and motor vehicle.
• Ability to walk several hours during assigned shift.
• Ability to maintain simple records and reports.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports.

• Work environment is typically performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changes that include goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and position.
• The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, with exposures to radiant energy.
• May be exposed to toxic fumes or work near moving mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to work independently and close/lock gates, parks, and facilities.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This position is deemed a safety sensitive position in accordance with Florida State Statute Chapter 112.0455 Drug Free Workplace Act and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.