Park Ranger-Boysen State Park

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Park Ranger provides law enforcement services for visitors and staff at state parks and historic sites including enforcement of state statutes, parks rules and regulations, motor vehicle crash investigations, park visitor assistance, training seasonal law enforcement staff, preparation of reports, testifying in court, property protection, and assisting other agencies.

• Provides Law Enforcement duties and ensures public safety.

• Enforces state statutes and park rules and regulations as applicable within statutory and agency guidelines.

• Investigates motor vehicle crashes and reported crimes against people and property on Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites.

• Rangers patrol assigned park areas to provide high public visibility and provide periodic security checks on the Federal Bureau of Reclamation dams and power plants.

• Provides public information and assistance.

• Assists visitors requiring aid for various reasons provides recreational and historic information about the park system and the local area.

• Implements and conducts Community Policing efforts at parks and historic sites.

• Prepares for and testifies in court, provides traffic control or other assistance for special events, and as requested by other agencies or officers.

• Performs administrative duties.

• Performs office duties to include weekly activity reports, investigative reports, vehicle crash reports, and required departmental reports, monthly scheduling, and correspondence.

• Directs training.

• Directs the Field Training of seasonal park rangers at their individual park or sites. This enables the parks to produce qualified park rangers for seasonal/part-time staff.

• Assists Other Park Staff as Needed.

• Assists park maintenance staff with projects such as minor property maintenance, traffic counter readings, fee collection, and campsite reservation system operation.

• Routinely assesses and reviews the monthly budget information.

• Monitors spending trends/habits, monthly expenditures, balances, and calculate shortfalls and surpluses.

• Maintains, repairs, and provides preventive maintenance to state-issued equipment, and vehicles.

• Develops and maintains a complete inventory of all state-issued equipment assigned to Park Ranger.

• Acquires maintains and disposes of any and all unserviceable equipment.

• Attends various public meetings, conferences, and engagements where relevant Division issues are being discussed.

• Professionally represents the Department at these types of events.

• Works with other states, federal, county, municipal agencies, along with volunteers and constituent groups.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field or five to seven years of progressive Law Enforcement experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who are Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission certified.

• Knowledge of Constitutional Law.

• Knowledge of State Law.

• Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act.

• Knowledge of Rules of Evidence.

• Knowledge of Laws of Arrest.

• Knowledge of Search and Seizure Laws.

• Knowledge of Custody and Control.

• Knowledge of Emergency Vehicle Operations.

• Knowledge of State Personnel Rules.

• Proficient in firearms use and safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Security)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Post Certification

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Security)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Post Certification

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in all weather conditions.

• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt

• Housing and utilities are provided at a monthly cost of $100.00 for employees hired after January 1, 2018.

Supplemental Information

024-Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources - Division of State Parks - Historic Sites - Trails and Outdoor Recreation

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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