Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Foss State Park

About the role

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patrolling park/resort grounds and property and the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes ensuring the safety and welfare of park/resort visitors and assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Affords visitors as needed;
• Ensures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement;
• Conducts investigations;
• Issues warnings and written citations;
• Makes arrests;
• Seizes and secures property and/or contraband;
• Writes detailed reports;
• Completes appropriate documentation;
• Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings;
• Provides testimony or presents evidence as required;
• Assists other law enforcement agencies;
• Provides security and protection to the public and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department staff, state property, and natural resources;
• Provides first aid to injured person(s) as necessary;
• Develops or assists in developing policies and procedures to ensure all Rangers are properly trained;
• Develops or assists in developing the departmental budget;
• Performs other duties as assigned to support park operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Must be at least 21 (twenty-one) years of age;
• Must have Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state/federal equivalent;
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License;
• Be in sound physical and psychological condition as evidenced through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s screening process;
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and polygraph;
• Pass Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System physical;
• Pass a rigid character and background investigation;
• Within one year of hire, selected person must complete OTRD’s in-house Field Training Officer Program.

Qualifications

Within one year of hire, selected person must complete OTRD’s in-house Field Training Officer Program.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $19.81/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $21.78/hr.

Schedule

Some positions may require statewide travel.