Ranger Sergeant

About the role

The Saint Charles Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a full-time Ranger Sergeant to supervise and assist in administering park patrol, outdoor education, investigations, and traffic regulation activities under the direction of the Chief Park Ranger.

Responsibilities

• Patrol park grounds and facilities to protect patrons and facilities; promote outdoor education and regulate traffic flow.
• Provide assistance and direction to park patrons.
• Investigate suspicious activity and direct traffic to ensure safety.
• Issue traffic and ordinance citation notices; apprehend and arrest criminal violators.
• Coordinate patrol activities with law enforcement, City departments, and emergency response personnel.
• Assist the Chief Park Ranger in developing park patrol policies, procedures, and programs.
• Develop and implement public relations programs and materials.
• Assist in preparation and administration of the Ranger Division budget, including expenditures, supplies, and staffing levels.
• Supervise Park Ranger employees, including hiring, scheduling, evaluating, and planning in-service training.
• Review work of assigned personnel to ensure compliance with department policies; review and approve case reports.
• Evaluate Rangers requiring independent decision-making and actions affecting the public.
• Assist in planning and administration of risk management/safety programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise special events.
• Perform duties of Chief Park Ranger in his/her absence or as directed.
• Prepare incident/accident reports and testify in court as needed.
• Work all shift hours, including rotating shifts and all weather conditions for prolonged periods.
• Assist Police Department and other outside agencies as necessary.
• Ensure duties conform with Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances, and departmental rules.
• Consult with officers, City Attorney, County Prosecutor's Office, and others to ensure effective prosecution of cases.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified peace officer by State of Missouri Department of Public Safety (POST Certified).
• 3 to 5 years full-time supervisory experience in Law Enforcement preferred.
• Ability to obtain a valid driver's license without suspension or revocation in any state by date of hire.
• U.S. Citizenship as required by section 590.030 of RSMo.
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• State CEU: 48 hours every 3 years; Department CEU: 16 CEU a year for skill development.
• Regis and MULES Certification required within 6 months.

Physical and Mental Abilities

• Ability to analyze data and information to determine consequences and identify alternatives.
• Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data; counsel, mediate, and supervise.
• Ability to persuade, train, and advise on policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with park users, motorists, personnel, and the public.
• Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, volumes, ratios, and spatial relationships.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, firearms, restraint devices, baton, computer terminal, two-way radio, and telephone.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in unsafe conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, violence, traffic hazards, disease, and toxic agents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and cost-effective benefits package including medical, dental, and voluntary vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance; FSA and HSA options.
• Lagers Pension – L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Pay

$71,622.41 – $100,271.39 annually.

Schedule

Full-time; may include rotating shifts and all weather conditions for prolonged periods.