Park Ranger

Job Posting Title

Park Ranger

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Protective Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$19.23/hour full time

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Oklahoma State Park Rangers are assigned patrol duties (all aspects) within Oklahoma State Parks, resort grounds, and other state properties. Oklahoma State Park Rangers regularly work with other area State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. The primary focus of a Park Ranger is the enforcement of Oklahoma state traffic and criminal laws, Federal law, and Park Rules and Regulations.

Oklahoma State Park Rangers are provided excellent training, both in-house and through other approved outlets and agencies. Park Rangers must complete the in-house FTO Program and serve a one-year probationary period.

Typical Functions

• Provide assistance to visitors as needed; ensure compliance with established laws, rules and regulations including traffic enforcement.

• Conduct investigations; issue warnings and written citations; make arrests; seize and secure property and/or contraband; write detailed reports; and complete appropriate forms

• Represent the agency in court during legal proceedings; provide testimony and/or present evidence as required; and assist other area law enforcement agencies.

• Provide security and protection to the public and OTRD staff, state property, and natural resources

• Provide first aid to injured person/s as necessary

Education and Experience

Must be a Highschool graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years of age. Must have Peace Officer CLEET certification; or out of state equivalent Peace Officer CLEET certification; or federal equivalent Peace Officer CLEET certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task

• Ability to handle high stress situations

• Possess ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Maintain good working relationships

• Handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality

• Willingness to work irregular hours under any conditions

• Possess a knowledge of safety and security techniques; first aid; public relations; report writing; and of the ecological and cultural heritage of Oklahoma

• Ability to interpret and apply provisions of state motor vehicle laws, criminal laws and other statutes

Special Requirements

• No felony convictions; no convictions of domestic assault or crimes of moral turpitude

• Pass a pre-employment drug test and polygraph

• Pass OLERS retirement physical

• Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employment

The 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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.