Park Ranger 1-2 (Law Enforcement)

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value planning developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

This position is located at South Toledo Bend State Park in Anacoco LA. The purpose of this position is to enforce all applicable laws in a state park and to educate the public on their role in the protection of natural resources cultural and historic resources.

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here .

Job Duties:

• Protects park visitors by enforcing federal state and local laws and park rules and regulations.
• Performs emergency duties to protect human life government property and natural features of the site.
• Investigates incidents and/or complaints such as but not limited to vehicular vandalism accidents trespassing and search/rescue that occur within the park boundaries.
• Work with federal state& local law enforcement agencies & district attorneys in the arrest & prosecution of individuals.
• Provides security by patrolling and inspecting the site by vehicle foot patrol bicycle and boat.
• Assists overnight guests during their stay by performing customer service duties.
• Provides tourism information and local directions to the park visitors and disseminates other information as requested.
• Performs maintenance custodial inspections and/or fee collection tasks as needed.
• Prepares and maintains incident reports recordings etc. associated with law enforcement duties.
• Participates & successfully completes all required training by the Office of State Parks (OSP). The training includes POST Council Certification annually annual certification in First-Aid/CPR& other certifications as designated by the OSP.
• Works special details/events within the Office of State Parks in conjunction with federal state and local agencies that include inaugural events search and rescue activities parking details specialized enforcement tasks disaster assistance & working special events at parks such as re-enactments grand openings day in the park events school day events etc.
  

Position-Specific Details:
Location: South Toledo Bend State Park in Anacoco LA
Appointment Type: Probational Promotion or Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Park Ranger 1 or 2 depending on experience. Please refer to the Class Specifications page for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed to ensure coverage at the park.
Travel: Position requires driving around the park for patrol as part of the daily shift. Travel may be required to other state parks to assist in staffing or events as needed. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.
Compensation : Minimum $17.36/hr. (Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and certification)

Applicantsmust have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.

If you are currently POST Certified in Louisiana you may qualify for a testing exemption for this exam. You must respond appropriately to the question at the end of the application to be considered for this exemption. **

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.