Park Ranger, Senior

City of Tempe Arizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tempe seeks a Park Ranger Supervisor to support and uphold the city’s mission by mentoring Park Rangers, conducting patrols across parks, and enforcing rules to keep facilities safe and welcoming.

You will coordinate outreach, educate patrons on city codes, oversee trail work and safety inspections, and collaborate with Police and Fire departments. This safety-sensitive role requires a valid license, CPR/First Aid, and timely certifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with the public or related experience.
• Education will not substitute for required work experience; related unpaid/volunteer work may count.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications; obtain within six months of hire.
• Hazardous Material Emergency First Responder Awareness (FRA) certification; obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train Park Rangers; liaison with Community Services, Police and Fire departments.
• Patrol parks by foot, vehicle and bike; maintain visible security presence.
• Enforce park rules and issue warnings/citations as needed.
• Educate park patrons about city codes and park amenities; lead ambassador and outreach activities.
• Respond to calls concerning rule violations and other calls for service.
• Oversee trail work, vegetation tasks, and graffiti removal; assist supervisor.
• Conduct playground and other safety inspections; operate radios and equipment.

Skills

Experience with the public

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

CPR

AED

First Aid

Hazardous Material FRA awareness

Job description

Hourly Salary Range: $25.528846- $37.644231

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Department: Community Services/Parks

Job Number: RC# 902526

Opening Date: 10/29/2026

Closing Date: 11/12/2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience: ¿¿2 years of experience¿ working with the public, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education: High school diploma or GED

Professional Licensures and/or Certifications:

• Valid driver's license
• ¿¿¿CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications; obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• First Aid Certification; obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• ¿¿Hazardous Material Emergency First Responder Awareness (FRA) certification; obtain¿ within six (6) months of hire

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The purpose of this position is to actively support and uphold the City’s stated mission and values. To reinforce quality recreational experiences through ambassadorship, outreach, education, and enforcement. The position provides mentorship and support for Park Rangers. Serves as liaison between the Community Services, Police and Fire departments. Provide security duties by patrolling and observing activities, assessing situations, and resolving problem activities or calling the police to respond in urban, neighborhood, community, regional parks, preserves, natural and special use areas, and sports complexes.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• ¿¿¿Serves as a lead in providing functional and technical guidance and training to Park Rangers.¿
• ¿Patrols parks and preserves by foot, vehicle and bike. Serves as a visible security presence.
• ¿Enforces park rules and regulations. Issues warnings and citations for rule violations¿
• ¿¿Educates park patrons about city codes and proper use of the park amenities. Leads ambassador and outreach opportunities and assigns Rangers to these activities. ¿
• ¿¿Responds to calls concerning rule violations and other calls for service.¿
• ¿¿Oversees and helps direct the work of Park Rangers performing trail work and maintenance, trail building, vegetation trimming and removal, and graffiti removal¿
• ¿¿¿¿Assists the Park Ranger Supervisor in coordinating department initiatives
• Conducts playground and other safety inspections
• Operates police radios, mobile and stationary camera systems, and portable computers.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Post offer/pre-employment physical
• Police background investigation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Placement within the salary range will be based on prior experience in a similar role.

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This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.