STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State housing may be required

Job summary

California Department of Parks & Recreation seeks a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) for the Inland Empire District at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area. This permanent, full-time role oversees Visitor Services, supervises Peace Officers, and manages park operations to ensure safety and compliance.

Eligible candidates must hold a POST Certificate, a valid California Driver License, and meet all required assessments including background, medical, and psychological clearances.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum qualifications as per Class Specification and POST requirements.
• Valid California Driver License with good driving record required.
• Post Certificate and related eligibility required (PC 830.2).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Visitor Services; supervise Peace Officers and park operations.
• Ensure public safety, aquatic activities, visitor complaint handling, and training compliance.
• Coordinate with the Inland Empire District at Silverwood Lake SA and related units.

Job description

Job Posting:STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER)

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-535392 -

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER)

$6,749.00 - $9,630.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/27/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

***This is a Peace Officer Position. To be eligible, you must 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.

If you are not a current peace officer and in possession of a POST – Academy, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate, you are not eligible for this position.

For further information regarding your rights and eligibility please visit the Department Link listed below before calling or emailing the listed contact.***

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER) / INLAND EMPIRE DISTRICT / SILVERWOOD LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA
The reporting location for this position is Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, 14651 Cedar Circle, Hesperia, CA, 92345.
This position will work under the direction of the State Park Superintendent III. The State Park Peace Officer Supervisor's main assignments include oversight and management of the Visitor Services program, supervising rank-and-file State Park Peace Officers, and managing park operations to include public safety, aquatic activities, visitor complaints, and training complaince. This is a very diverse assignment full of challenges ranging from a high frequency of law enforcement and medical calls for service, working with many classifications, fulfiling our Department's goals of connecting with youth and underserved communities, and providing access to all.
This position also requires a valid California Driver License with a good driving record.
State housing may be required.
*Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements
For further information regarding this position, please contact Ryann Gill at [phone] or [e-mail]

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962 .

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER)

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) POST Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Ryann Gill
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.