Park Ranger

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Primary Purpose
Park Security Officer will serve as uniformed ambassadors representing the Parks and Recreation Department protecting the parks and facilities within the City of Joplin Parks system.

Essential Job Functions

• Patrols municipal park areas and facilities to prevent and discover vandalism, unruly conduct, and other violations of municipal ordinances.
• Observes public gatherings; identifies violators; calls for police backup if involuntary detention or arrest is necessary.
• Responds to guest or staff accidents/injuries/complaints and completes all necessary reports to document the incident.
• Locks gates, park restrooms and check window/doors after facilities close.
• Contact emergency personnel (Police/Fire/EMS) when needed.
• Develops and maintains good public relations with the public and law enforcement officers.
• Provides general assistance to the public (directions, lost children, lost or loose animals, etc.)
• Assists with private/community events (parking, information, trail closures, etc.).
• Manages all Parks and Recreation security systems.
• Monitors facility and athletic reservations.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to: Communicate effectively with a variety of people, answer questions and explain information courteously and tactfully with patrons; apply diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and all access lens to daily decision making; identify and prevent hazards, implement solutions, maintain safe environments; work independently and make independent judgements and decisions with minimal supervision; maintain a neat, professional appearance; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other staff members, and the general public; communicate clearly and concisely via telephone and police radio; work evening and weekends

Education: Must be 18 years of age; High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: Former military, law enforcement and/or security experience (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license; current First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to obtain upon hire; private security professional unarmed certification or ability to obtain upon hire; basic pepper spray certification or ability to obtain upon hire.