Park Ranger- Part-Time

Essential Duties

• Patrol parks by ATV, bicycle, foot and small truck; monitor and repair State Trust Land fence lines;
• Observe the activities of persons in and around City buildings, facilities and park areas; prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas;
• Monitor activities and identify inappropriate, unsafe, criminal or other undesirable behaviors; resolve issues as appropriate; notify the police department if inappropriate activity escalates or may become dangerous;
• Use defensive tactics, expandable baton, handcuffs and defensive spray when necessary;
• Conduct inspections of playgrounds and equipment, restrooms, lights, signs and other park items for damage or unsafe conditions; complete reports and submit work orders;
• Remove trash and debris and other minor maintenance;
• Provide assistance to park users and Public Safety Department in emergency situations including locating missing children or persons, traffic control at traffic accident scenes, in capturing and containment of venomous and domestic animals; may serve as a witness and/or complete witness statements; may testify in court;
• Provide assistance to the Fire Department for accidents and injuries that occur in the parks and serve as first responder for basic first aid and adult and infant CPR;
• Open gates for emergency helicopter ambulance landings on ball fields or parking lots;
• Participate in overall maintenance, setup of events, and the opening and closing of parks as needed; enforce park rules, regulations and ordinances; issue warnings and citations and give verbal warnings as appropriate for violations related to park use;
• Assist Police Department with traffic control; work with community and other City departments to resolve safety issues; answer citizen calls for service in the parks; assist citizens with city limits;
• Implement and conduct educational programs/presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and one (1) year paid fulltime experience in park security, law enforcement or related field;
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge City and Department procedures, policies and guidelines;
• Azrevised Statutes;
• Az Department of Public Safety Communications procedures.

Skills

• Handling and using issued tools and equipment including Oleoresin Capsic m (O.C.) spray, safety gloves, baton, handcuffs and radio;
• Operating various types of vehicles and other modes of transportation;
• Determining the appropriate use of force in a situation.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Candidates who are selected for appointment may be required to be fingerprinted, if 18 or older;
• Successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Majority