STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER/LIFEGUARD) (LIMITED TERM)

Job Description and Duties

***This is a Peace Officer Position . To be eligible, you must meet the minimum qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources AND either be currently eligible or eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2, California State Peace Officer.

If you are not a current peace officer and in possession of a POST – Academy, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate, you are not eligible for this position.

For further information regarding your rights and eligibility please visit the Department Link listed below before calling or emailing the listed contact.***

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STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR RANGER/ LIMITED TERM / ORANGE COAST DISTRICT/SOUTH SECTOR/ SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH

The reporting location for this position is San Clemente State Beach. This position will work under the direction of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor II (Lifeguard).

The California State Parks Visitor Services Program at the Orange Coast District - South Sector is seeking a candidate for a 12 month Limited Term State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) position at San Clemente State Beach. **This is a 12 month Limited - Term position with the possibility of becoming permanent.** The position will be responsible for supervising Sector-wide operations. Orange Coast District - South Sector consist of 4 busy campgrounds, 3 aquatic operations, and several busy day use areas. The position is responsible for directly supervising the State Park Peace Officer, Visitor Services Park Aid, and Seasonal Lifeguard staff. Proper supervision coverage at Orange Coast District - South Sector is a most critical need in order to insure public and employee safety and maximum revenue generation for the District and the Department. For the purposes of Recruitment and Retention, the Orange Coast District - South Sector will consider strong candidates from the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard) clas sificatio n.

State housing is not available.

For further information regarding this position, contact Jeff Kennedy at View email address on calcareers.ca.gov or Show phone number

Sensitive Positions/Reasonable Suspicion

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR .

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Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) POST Certificate License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 548-927-0980-906 and the Job Control # JC-52321 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.