STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER)

State of California; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is hiring State Park Peace Officers (Ranger/Lifeguard) for statewide recruitment. This position involves enforcing regulations, patrol duties, and responding to emergencies across multiple counties.

Peace Officers will be involved in high-risk environments, performing tasks such as conducting investigations and search-and-rescue operations. Candidates must meet specific qualifications and physical fitness standards to be eligible for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be an external candidate with qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources.
• Must meet physical fitness and training standards.
• Must be eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2 Peace Officer.

Responsibilities

• Patrol state park lands and waters.
• Enforce regulations and state laws.
• Respond to emergencies and perform search-and-rescue operations.

Skills

Enforcement of park regulations

Emergency response skills

Physical fitness

Investigative skills

Education

Eligible as a PC 830.2 California State Peace Officer

Tools

Firearms

Baton

OC spray

ECD

Job description

Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER/LIFEGUARD) – STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT

This is a Peace Officer Position. To be eligible, you must be an external candidate and meet the minimum qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources AND either be currently eligible or eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2, California State Peace Officer.

Positions are available in multiple counties.

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (PC 830.2 – Full statewide peace officer powers, on- and off-duty)

Incumbents patrol state park lands and waters by vehicle, vessel, horse, or foot; enforce park regulations, state laws, and applicable codes; issue citations; conduct investigations; and effect physical arrests for infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, and warrants.

Officers respond to emergencies, direct critical incidents, perform search-and-rescue operations, provide emergency medical care, assist in wildland/structural fire suppression, and perform traffic control and dispatching as needed.

Specialized assignments may include cliff/technical rescue, ski patrol, public safety diving, surf/swiftwater/flat-water rescue, mounted patrol, off-road vehicle/motorcycle enforcement, or K-9 handler.

Officers are armed with firearms, baton, OC spray, ECD, and restraints; maintain POST firearms and defensive tactics qualifications; and meet ongoing physical fitness and training standards in high-risk, physically demanding environments.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.