Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Little Sahara State Park

Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Little Sahara State ParkAgency: 566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATIONSupervisory Organization: Protective ServicesJob Type: RegularCompensation: The starting pay for this position is $19.81/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $21.78/hr.Basic PurposePositions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patrolling park/resort grounds and property and the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes ensuring the safety and welfare of park/resort visitors and assigned staff.Typical Job DutiesPatrols assigned areas within a state park/resort; provides security and protection for property, visitors and staff.Assists visitors as needed; ensures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement.Conducts investigations; issues warning and written citations; makes arrests and seizes and secures property and/or contraband; writes detailed reports; and completes appropriate documentation.Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings; provides testimony or presents evidence as required; and assists other law enforcement agencies.Provides security and protection to the public and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department staff, state property, and natural resources.Provides first aid to injured person(s) as necessary.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentBe at least 21 (twenty-one) years of agePossess Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state equivalentMust possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License.Be in sound physical and psychological condition as evidenced through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department's screening processPass a pre-employment drug test and polygraphPass Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System physicalPass a rigid character and background investigationSpecial RequirementsWithin one year of hire, selected person must complete OTRD's in-house Field Training Officer Program.Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.Some positions may require statewide travel.All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a background check.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.