DCNR Ranger Trainee - Hickory Run State Park Complex

About the role

This position focuses on ensuring the safety of park visitors, protecting park resources, and providing public contact throughout the park. Within this role, you will gain the skills necessary to conduct patrol duties, provide emergency response, participate in law enforcement tasks, and assist visitors.

Responsibilities

• Park Patrol: Conduct patrols by vehicle, boat, bike, or on foot to maintain visitor safety and resource protection
• Visitor Assistance: Provide information, guidance, and support to park guests during their visits
• Law Enforcement: Enforce park rules, investigate incidents, and work with partner agencies when needed
• Emergency Response: Take charge during emergencies, administer first aid, and assist in rescues and traffic control
• Reporting Tasks: Complete detailed logs, reports, and inspections related to facilities, equipment, and visitor activity

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six months of experience providing visitor services in a public park, forest, recreation area, or a privately-owned and operated nature or outdoor education center ; or Completion of 15 college credits in natural or environmental sciences, natural resource management, park management, parks or outdoor recreation, forestry, environmental education, ecology, wildlife management, or in a closely related field ; or An equivalent combination of experience and training .
• Special Requirements: You must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment. All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license. All employees must successfully complete a structured law enforcement training program to obtain authority in exercising the powers of arrest during the trainee period. All employees must obtain valid certification in standard first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR approved by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent during the trainee period. All employees must pass psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Failure to pass this test is a basis for removal from the position. All employees must pass Pennsylvania State Police and FBI Criminal Background Checks. A record of conviction of a criminal offense for which more than one year in prison can be imposed as punishment is a basis for removal from the position.
• Other Requirements: This position requires employees to successfully pass a physical fitness test within 6 months of the start of employment.