Service Ranger - Black River Reservation

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorain County Metro Parks seeks a dedicated staff member to assist park visitors with information and safety at our facilities. You will protect park lands and infrastructure while enforcing district rules and Ohio law, performing a mix of semi-skilled maintenance tasks and related duties.

The position pays $23.27 per hour and requires Ohio Peace Officer Training certification, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ohio Peace Officer Training certification is required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license is required.
• One year of law enforcement experience or park-related experience preferred.
• Education or work experience in natural resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Renders aid, assistance, and information services to park visitors.
• Protects and preserves the land and facilities of the Park District.
• Enforces Park District rules and regulations and the laws of the State of Ohio.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled labor jobs in maintenance and related duties.

Skills

Driver's license

Flexible scheduling

Law enforcement experience

Education

Ohio Peace Officer Training certification

Natural resources education/background preferred

Job description

Description

Renders aid, assistance, and information services to park visitors. Protects and preserves the land and facilities of the Park District. Enforces Park District rules and regulations and the laws of the State of Ohio. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled labor jobs in maintenance and related duties as assigned.

RATE OF PAY: $23.27 per hour.

Open Until Filled.

Requirements

Valid Ohio Peace Officer Training certification and valid Ohio driver’s license. Education and work experience in the field of natural resources is preferred. One year’s experience in law enforcement (park-related experience preferred) or equivalent. Applicants must be 21 years of age and are subject to an extensive background investigation. Applicants must be available to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal-opportunity employer.