Park Ranger (Seasonal)

City of Orlando Careers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The City of Orlando Careers is seeking a responsible individual for public contact work. This role involves monitoring activities within parks to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, while maintaining a visible presence to support safety.

Candidates should hold a High School Diploma/G.E.D. and have two years of relevant public contact experience. This is a part-time temporary position with no guaranteed hours or benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in public contact work, preferably in security.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activity within parks and ensure compliance with rules.
• Patrol park areas on foot, bicycle, or vehicle.
• Document findings and prepare daily reports.

Skills

Public contact work

Monitoring compliance

Incident documentation

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Job Summary

Performs responsible public contact work by monitoring activity within City of Orlando parks and ensuring compliance with park rules and regulations. Provides basic information to visitors and tourists, while maintaining a visible presence to support safety and cleanliness. Patrols park areas on foot, bicycle, or by vehicle to observe conditions, identify potential hazards, and help deter vandalism or misconduct. Work involves documenting findings and preparing daily reports on park attendance, incidents, accidents, injuries, and needed repairs. Work is primarily outdoors and requires frequent walking and patrolling in various weather conditions, including exposure to heat, rain, and insects. Employees work rotating shifts with varied days off to ensure coverage across all parks. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Signature Parks and Events Program Manager and the Parks Operations Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and two (2) years' experience in public contact work, preferably involving security required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Benefits / Position Details

THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.

Experience Equivalency

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.