Park Ranger/Public Safety Officer

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.