Park Ranger/Public Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, monitors city parks to assure compliance with city codes, including, but not limited to, animal control, parked vehicles, and rights-of-way. Assists Police Officers with traffic crashes, traffic details, non-emergency calls, illegal parking, etc. as needed.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Monitors trails, picnic areas, pavilions and similar park areas (via foot, bicycle, and motorized vehicle) parks to promote public safety and ensure proper use of parks and facilities.
• Interacts effectively with the public; greets park visitors and explains park rules, regulations and city ordinances; provides directions and handles public inquiries and complaints.
• Investigates and resolves visitor complaints.
• Conducts investigations and may issue citations regarding City Ordinance violations.
• Conducts investigations into any relevant event occurring on Department property.
• Completes appropriate reports, such as, vehicle accidents, building burglaries, and employee/visitor injuries.
• Controls activity levels within assigned parks by unlocking and securing gates, patrolling parks, providing crowd & parking control at Sponsored events.
• Monitors and directs entering and exiting traffic into parking areas.
• May issue parking citations at any Parks and Recreation location.
• Attends meetings, training sessions and conferences
• Secures park facilities (locking buildings, gates, etc.)
• Addresses positive and negative issues in a professional manner on a one-on-one basis.
• Interacts with other agencies through communications and personal contact to gather the information necessary to complete a case.
• Attends training sessions, seminars, and college courses.
• Prepares and presents community educational presentations, videos, and photographs.
• Coordinates community events, including working with the state highway department. Assists officers with parades, escorts, concerts on the square and similar traffic assignments as needed.
• Directs traffic at school crossings in the mornings and afternoons.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate.
• One (1) year of related field of experience desirable.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background and drug screenings.