TEMPORARY Limited Commission Park Ranger - St. Vrain State Park

About the role

This is an unarmed law enforcement position (Title 33 Commission) that enforces park laws and regulations; issues citations for violations; patrols park areas by vehicle, bicycle or foot. Responds to emergencies and resolves visitor complaints. Will complete reports and may be required to appear in court.

Responsibilities

• Enforces park laws and regulations
• Issues citations for violations
• Patrols park areas by vehicle, bicycle or foot
• Responds to emergencies and resolves visitor complaints
• Completes reports and may appear in court
• Auxiliary duties may include assisting with revenue collection and verification, visitor services operations, education and interpretive programs
• Assists with all areas of daily park operations, assures quality customer service, facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness, assists with fee collection, accounting and deposits, and environmental education programs

Requirements

• Must successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background check
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be free of felony convictions or pending charges
• Must have or be able to attain current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
• Must attend and successfully complete required Colorado State Park training (may include full exposure to OC spray)
• Experience with hand and power tools preferred
• Experience with small motors, trailers, tractors, and/or boats preferred (training available if required as part of regular work operations)
• Experience with environmental education, recreation based employment, military, and first responders are preferred

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Free of felony convictions or pending charges
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
• Able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background check
• Attend and successfully complete required Colorado State Park training (may include full exposure to OC spray)
• Experience with hand and power tools preferred
• Experience with small motors, trailers, tractors, and/or boats preferred (training available if required as part of regular work operations)
• Experience with environmental education, recreation based employment, military, and first responders are preferred

Skills

• Customer service
• Cash handling
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc.)
• Outdoor recreation or Conservation
• Law enforcement
• Hand or power tools
• Small engine or heavy equipment
• Boating
• ATV/UTV/4 Wheel
• Trailer operation

Benefits

Note: This position is up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration. School schedules MAY be accommodated.

Pay

PAYING $19.00 PER HOUR

Schedule

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 03/01/2026 THROUGH 12/31/2026

Supplemental Information

• The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
• The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
• The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
• The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
• The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
• As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.