Park Ranger I

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A Park Ranger's probationary period is for 24 months.

Lateral Transfer applicants must have already completed their 24 month probationary period.

Raleigh, NC 27607 

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer with enthusiasm to fill our Museum of Art, Park Ranger position. This position serves as field officer with full law enforcement authority to provide law enforcement security for the 164 acre campus at the North Carolina Museum of Art and includes the museum park. 

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service by providing visitor safety and protection located within North Carolina Museum of Art boundaries.
• Enforcing state laws while engaging in parking lot and campus patrol via vehicle and/or foot patrols.
• Recognizing emergency situations and taking appropriate action to resolve them.
• Assisting Park guests as necessary to resolve complaints or problems.
• Responding to safety or law enforcement issues inside park and other campus locations as necessary.
• Providing first aid care for guests as needed.
• Coordinating with local, state or federal agencies as necessary.
• Taking appropriate law enforcement action and testifying in court as needed.
• Providing security assistance for large events inside the Museum of Art.

• Prior to Employment: Selected candidates are required to have successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission.
• Within 18 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
• Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; includes evening shifts and weekends on a rotating schedule
• Must work weekends and holidays on-call rotation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Considered Emergency Staff and may be required to work on adverse weather days, during emergencies, and special events.
• Housing is NOT available.

• Successfully complete CPR Certification

• Successfully complete Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• Successfully complete Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR)

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Obtain successful results in physical and psychological examinations to include drug testing and a background investigation as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education, Training and Standards Commission.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet DOA Fleet Safety Policy and guidelines to drive a state vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete various required training for NC State Park Ranger within the required timeframes.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process
Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process. 

Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. 
 
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visitwww.studentaid.govto learn more. 

Veteran's and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.   We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

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