Ranger (Police Officer)

Great Parks; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

OPERS retirement

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Personal day

Recreation benefits

Job summary

Great Parks of Hamilton County is hiring a full-time Ranger to protect park visitors and property. The role involves conducting patrols by cruiser, on foot, or watercraft, enforcing laws, and serving as a first responder to emergencies.

The department emphasizes public safety, community engagement, and collaboration with other agencies. The position offers a new pay schedule with starting hourly rates and opportunities for advancement based on prior Peace Officer experience.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ohio Peace Officer Certification, pass psychological, polygraph, and/or voice stress analysis examinations.
• Pass a criminal background check, background check investigation and pre-employment physical. Minimum 21 years of age
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher in law enforcement, criminal justice, natural resources, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional law enforcement protection and service. Patrols areas in cruiser, on foot, by boat, bicycle, and UTV/ATV.
• Maintains good public relations and service to park visitors. Provides information, directions, and assistance; uses tactical communication to handle violators and the public.
• Enforces park rules, regulations and by-laws, and federal/state laws; apprehends and processes violators; responds to reports of criminal activity.
• Acts as first responder to emergencies; responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and traffic accidents; conducts investigations and prepares reports.
• Maintains security of park facilities; conducts security checks; opens and closes parks; coordinates with other agencies as needed.

Skills

Tactical communication

Public safety mindset

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in law enforcement related field

Tools

Radar operation

LEADS system

Job description

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Full - Time Protective Services Cincinnati, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2595

Protect our parks and our mission by putting your police experience to work as a Ranger here at Great Parks.

A Ranger is a certified law enforcement officer and provides professional law enforcement service and protection. This individual will maintain park security, protect and serve park visitors, protect property and enforces park regulations and state laws.

We are excited to announce a new hiring rate and new schedule!

Starting range at $33.06 an hour. Applicants hired with prior full-time road patrol Peace Officer experience will advance one pay step for each year of said experience, up to a maximum of 5 steps, which has a current top pay of $42.78 an hour.

Our Rangers work a rotating 12hr schedule, having off every other 3-day weekend. This full-time position may require working dayshifts or nightshifts and may include working weekends and holidays.

Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers and friends.

• Provides professional law enforcement protection and service. Patrols areas in cruiser, on foot, by boat, bicycle, and UTV/ATV.
• Maintains good public relations and service to park visitors. Provides information to park visitors, answers questions, gives directions, and provides assistance. Exercises tactical communication skills to assist in handling violators and general public.
• Enforces Park rules, regulations and by-laws, and Federal laws and State laws. Apprehends, arrests, and processes violators. Responds to reports of criminal activity, and reacts appropriately, consistent with standard law enforcement practice, to maintain security and public safety.
• Serves as first responder to emergency situations. Responds to fire alarms and provides support to firefighters. Responds to medical emergencies, administers first aid and CPR, and calls for appropriate medical personnel. Responds to traffic accidents and assists injured parties. Conducts investigations and completes accident reports.
• Provides assistance and support to other police agencies in emergencies or as requested in accordance with policy.
• Completes reports to accurately and completely reflect incidents including witnesses, suspects, statements, evidence and other documentation.
• Provides testimony in courts of law and provides assistance and support to prosecutors in preparing cases.
• Maintains security of park buildings and facilities. Conducts security checks, alarm checks, secures gates and doors, and identifies situations and appropriately responds in accordance with generally accepted law enforcement practice. Opens and closes parks.
• Directs and controls traffic flow. Operates radar to enforce speed limits and cites persons violating traffic laws. Makes decisions pertaining to closing park roads or parks during weather or other emergencies.
• Maintains current working knowledge of law enforcement practice and methods. Attends required trainings to update knowledge and skills.
• Performs job duties in accordance with Great Parks of Hamilton County's policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent required.

Ohio Peace Officer Certification, Pass psychological, polygraph, and/or voice stress analysis examinations.

Pass a criminal background check, background check investigation and pre-employment physical. Minimum 21 years of age

Preferred:

Associate degree or higher in law enforcement, criminal justice, natural resources, or related field.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

State Motor Vehicle Operator's License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines, Ohio Peace Officer Certification.

The following certifications must be obtained within 12 months of employment: First Aid; CPR; Regional Computer Information Center certification; LEADS certifications; Ohio Peace Officer Annual Firearm's Qualification

Re-application: The Ranger Department permits candidates not selected during a previous selection process to re-apply for a full-time or part-time position, unless the reason they were eliminated was of such a nature that another rejection is assured. Examples include the following: Extensive criminal history, a background that includes serious drug abuse, and/or a background that includes violent behavior.

We offer great benefits including:medical, dental, vision, employer paid life, OPERS retirement, 11 paid holidays, paid sick, vacation, personal day, recreation benefits.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.