Park Ranger

Salary: $24.65 - $36.98 Hourly
Location : Avondale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Max Number of Applicants: 150


Job Description
The City of Avondale has an opportunity for a Park Ranger within the Avondale Police Department. This is a non-sworn position.
Park Rangers are responsible for controlling and securing various City parks within the City of Avondale. Park Rangers give front-line customer service to visitors and enforce rules, regulations, and ordinances related to Parks & Recreation area usage. Park Rangers will patrol by vehicle or foot, complete facility checks, and maintain situational awareness.

Essential Functions


Patrols City parks and trail areas by remaining visible to park patrons and engaging the general public, ultimately creating a safe atmosphere. Provides customer services professionally and courteously to staff and visitors.

Applies City ordinances in and around park facilities and surrounding areas. Prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas. Patrols City parks by a marked Park Ranger vehicle, side-by-side off-road vehicle, or foot patrol. Reports inappropriate, suspicious, or unsafe behavior. Relates conditions and damages to all playground equipment, restrooms, ramadas, and athletic facilities. Enforces City ordinances and issues citations for minor ordinance violations. Educates visitors on Parks & Recreation rules and regulations.

Assists as a backup to the Animal Control Unit. Responds to aggressive animal calls; investigates reports of animal cruelty or bite cases; and documents general animal control activity by preparing complaint reports and issuing citations for City ordinance violations.

Provides security and engages in City events at parks or recreational areas.

Maintains daily activity logs; responds to traffic accidents providing traffic control for the Police Department when needed; and assists in emergencies by notifying Police or Fire.

Answers phone calls for service in the parks. Responsible for communicating via police radio or computer.

Performs other duties as assigned.

To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here

Minimum Qualifications


A High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.

One (1) year of experience as a park ranger, animal control officer, community services officer, or a related field.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

A valid Arizona Operator's Driver License.

Must complete and pass a field training program. Must complete Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) within 6 months of hire. Required to wear a ballistic vest and body-worn Camera (BWC), complete a taser certification, and be trained in Defense Tactics (DT) with less lethal weapons and tactics.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph, and fingerprinting.
The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details! For additional information, visit our
01


Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High school or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02


How many years of experience do you have as a park ranger, animal control officer, community services officer, or a related field?

• No experience
• 0 - 11 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

03


Are you bilingual in Spanish?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a valid Arizona Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

05


I understand I must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph, and fingerprinting.

• Yes
• No

Required Question