Seasonal Park Ranger - Allegany

About the Role

This is a seasonal position with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation supporting the statewide Park Ranger Program at Allegany. Park Rangers serve as ambassadors and site security at State Parks and Historic Sites across New York.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campgrounds, beaches, cabin areas, marinas, trails, and park buildings.
• Assist with camping and boater registration and permits.
• Confirm park entrances and exits are secure.
• Provide general security services for large events such as concerts and fairs, including monitoring and screening attendees or providing traffic and crowd control.
• Assist with traffic management during peak periods.
• Respond to calls for assistance, summon emergency responders as needed, and ensure patron and property safety until police arrive.
• Administer basic First Aid as trained.
• Assist police with search and rescue efforts and fire prevention and suppression activities.
• Periodically assist staff at toll booths and perform bank runs and audits.
• Assist site staff in maintaining and closing facilities, maintaining swim facility safety, and similar tasks.

Park Rangers are subject to the provisions of the Security Guard Act of 1993, are unarmed, and have neither peace nor police officer status.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License when required to drive state vehicles (a New York State Driver License meets this requirement; those with a driver license issued by another state or without a driver license must have a valid New York State Non-Driver ID).
• Meet certain physical and medical requirements.
• Be of good moral character and successfully complete a background investigation.
• Successfully complete 24 hours of Security Guard training provided by NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
• Possess basic computer and smartphone skills.
• Have a valid NYS-issued ID.

Candidates are required to pay for background fingerprinting ($101.75) and NYS Security Guard License Application Fee ($36).

Schedule

This position may run through April 1, 2027, with the possibility of extending through the summer season.

Uniforms and Equipment

• All uniforms and equipment are provided and must be returned at the end of the season.
• Uniforms may only be worn while on duty, and any issued equipment can only be used for official State business.

Park Rangers are expected to present an image consistent with and act in accordance with the mission of the agency.