Park Ranger- Part Time

A Park Ranger provides professional law enforcement service and protection. Maintains park security, protects and serves park visitors, protects property and enforces park regulations and state laws. A Park Ranger is a certified law enforcement officer. This full-time position may require working first, second or third shift (or a combination) and may include working weekends and holidays. This Part Time position may report out of various stations as needs arise. 

Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers and friends. 

• Provides professional law enforcement protection and service.  Patrols areas in cruiser, on foot, by boat, bicycle, and ATV.
• Maintains good public relations and service to park visitors.  Provides information to park visitors, answers questions, gives directions, and provides assistance.  Exercises tactical communication skills to assist in handling violators and general public.
• Enforces Park rules, regulations and by-laws, and Federal laws and State laws. Apprehends, arrests, and processes violators. Responds to reports of criminal activity, and reacts appropriately, consistent with standard law enforcement practice, to maintain security and public safety.  
• Serves as first responder to emergency situations.  Responds to fire alarms and provides support to firefighters.  Responds to medical emergencies, administers first aid and CPR, and calls for appropriate medical personnel.   Responds to traffic accidents and assists injured parties.  Conducts investigations and completes accident reports.
• Provides assistance and support to other police agencies in emergencies or as requested in accordance with policy.
• Completes reports to accurately and completely reflect incidents including witnesses, suspects, statements, evidence and other documentation.  
• Provides testimony in courts of law and provides assistance and support to prosecutors in preparing cases.
• Maintains security of park buildings and facilities.  Conducts security checks, alarm checks, secures gates and doors, and identifies situations and appropriately responds in accordance with generally accepted law enforcement practice. Opens and closes parks.  
• Directs and controls traffic flow.   Operates radar to enforce speed limits and cites persons violating traffic laws. Makes decisions pertaining to closing park roads or parks during weather or other emergencies.
• Maintains current working knowledge of law enforcement practice and methods.   Attends required trainings to update knowledge and skills.
• Performs job duties in accordance with Great Parks of Hamilton County’s policies, procedures, and performance expectations.   
• Maintains confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information. 
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Ohio Peace Officer Certification, Physician’s Release Form Completed, Pass psychological, polygraph, and/or voice stress analysis examinations. Pass a criminal background check and background check investigation. Minimum 21 years of age

Preferred:

Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, natural resources, or related field.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines, Ohio Peace Officer Certification.  

The following certifications must be obtained within 12 months of employment: First Aid; CPR; Regional Computer Information Center certification; LEADS certifications; Ohio Peace Officer Annual Firearm’s Qualification

Re-application: The Ranger Department permits candidates not selected during a previous selection process to re-apply for a full-time or part-time position, unless the reason they were eliminated was of such a nature that another rejection is assured. Examples include the following: Extensive criminal history, a background that includes serious drug abuse, and/or a background that includes violent behavior. 

OPERS retirement,  recreation benefits

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law