Park Ranger (Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer)

Description

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is looking for Park Rangers! This is a full-time, fully-commissioned law enforcement position.

What you'll do:

• Patrol and protect patrons, staff and Parks property.

• Represent Parks at a number of special events.

• Work cooperatively with area law enforcement agencies such as Highway Patrol, Springfield Police Department, and Greene County Sheriff's Department.

What you'll need:

• Demonstrated experience responding to calls for service, patrolling, apprehending, detaining, and making arrests.

• Experience writing law enforcement reports.

• P.O.S.T. certification+ at least 2 years of experience.

What you'll love:

• Flexibility & Variety: bike patrol our 125+ miles of trails, patrol over 100+ parks facilities, and enjoy community policing while ensuring our parks are the safe and enjoyed by our community!
• Benefits:pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, andmore!
• Relationships:Build meaningful relationships and make an impact each and everyday!

This is a great opportunity to work with a highly experienced team of professionals dedicated to providing the safest parks in Missouri!

Positions will work a semi-set shift determined by the department, but candidate will need to be flexible based on staffing needs and special events.

About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. The Park Board system includes 105 parks sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to trails and natural resource areas. The Park Board is proud to be fully accredited, ranking among the top 2 percent of parks and recreation agencies in the country, as well as a recipient of the National Recreation and Park Association's Gold Medal Award and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

You may learn more about our department at http://www.parkboard.org.

This position will be open until filled. Applications received by January 26, 2024 are guaranteed review.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training for Park Ranger:

• Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D., 21 years of age, a United States Citizen;

AND

• Must possess a Missouri P.O.S.T. Class A certification (650 hours or equivalent) or Class B certification (470 hours or equivalent);

AND

• Two years of law enforcement experience;

OR

• At least 12 months of experience as a Park Ranger Recruit with the Parks Department;

AND

• Must be current in P.O.S.T. continuing education requirements up to prior calendar year.

PREFERRED

• College degree in related field, and may substitute for some of the required experience.

Licensing/Certification for Park Ranger:

• MO P.O.S.T. Class A or B certification;

• Must pass state exam and maintain P.O.S.T. requirements, and maintain good-standing and eligibility as a Commissioned Officer;

• Possess a valid driver's license;

• Possess or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire date.

Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive and in-depth background investigation, including a credit check. Must successfully pass post offer exams including: polygraph, medical exam and psychological evaluation. Possess no felony convictions; possess no more than one (1) DWI conviction and no DWI conviction in past three (3) years. Subject to emergency call in. Position is subject to working a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays due to 24-hour/7 days a week departmental operation.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the Park Rangerjob description.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

NOTICE OF EXAM: The eligible list established as a result of this posting will be used for this job classification for a minimum of six months or until the list is exhausted.The list will be used to fill multiple vacancies. INDIVIDUALS MUST APPLY NOW IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE OPENINGS IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION. PERSONS INTERESTED IN FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES MUST TEST NOW AND IF ELIGIBLE MAY HAVE THEIR NAME WITHHELD FROM CERTIFICATION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THEY ARE INTERESTED.