PARK RANGER

Park Ranger

A Park Ranger provides public assistance and emergency services, including first aid, crowd and traffic control, firefighting, and search and rescue; patrols City parks, beaches, and other facilities to ensure park security; interprets and enforces City regulations and Municipal and Penal Code sections regarding park use; prepares and presents interpretive nature and environmental programs; and may provide radio communication to ranger units.

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with a major in Park Administration, Recreation, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, or other field-oriented Natural, Social or Behavioral Science, or a closely related field. The following experience may be substituted for the education lacking on a year-for-year basis:

• Full-time experience, as a Park Ranger or other law enforcement officer with a recognized peace officer organization;
• Full-time experience, in the protection (or preparation and presentation of scientific information related to vegetation, wildlife, ecosystems or historical significance) of a park, forest, or public recreational or historical area or facility;
• Full-time experience as a Security Officer with the City of Los Angeles;
• Full-time experience as a firefighter, paramedic, or EMT;
• Full-time experience as a lifeguard with a governmental agency.

All applications, Job Preview Questionnaires, Preliminary Background Application Forms, and Training and Experience Questionnaires WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are available at for Open Competitive Examinations.

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

• Filing Period 1: From Friday, May 22, 2026 to Thursday June 4, 2026
• Filing Period 2: From Friday, August 21, 2026 to Thursday, September 3, 2026
• Filing Period 3: From Friday, November 20, 2026 to Thursday, December 3, 2026

The examination will consist of three parts: 1) a qualifying (pass/fail) multiple-choice test, 2) a qualifying (pass/fail) physical abilities test, and 3) a training and experience (T&E) questionnaire.