Park Ranger Corporal

Job Summary

Assists the Park Ranger Sergeant in managing the day-to-day operations within Travis County Parks involving visitor and resource protection, law enforcement, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and visitor and employee safety for Travis County parks. Incident Commander in managing emergencies, special events and other incidents. Protects natural and cultural resources in the park and preserve system through the enforcement of rules and regulations and state and federal environmental laws. Functions as an Intermediate Peace Officer Certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B). Conducts criminal investigations and participates in the preparation of case reports and case review. Provides information and assistance to the public. Supervises shift in the absence of the Sergeant.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This job is within the Non-Travis County Sheriff's Office (Non-TCSO) Peace Officer Pay Scale (POPS) job family. It is a third level job within the uniformed Park Ranger series. This job is distinguished from the Park Ranger Senior job by the additional experience and testing required to obtain this level and the front-line supervisory responsibilities. This job may perform Sergeant-level duties in their absence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries and serves as liaison to other agencies and the public.

• Conducts criminal investigations and participates in the preparation of case reports and case review.

• Serves as acting supervisor in the absence of a Sergeant in law enforcement and medical incidents and other calls for service.

• Participates in and organizes Community Outreach programs.

• Assists in maintaining inventory of uniforms and equipment, and the purchasing of such.

• Assists in the fleet management, such as vehicle inspections, maintenance, upkeep, mileage reports, shuttle vehicles and people as needed.

• Serves on interview panels for interviewing and selecting candidates.

• Responds to or is dispatched to medical incidents and situations within parks and preserves and provides patient care according to established protocols.

• Provides emergency medical services as part of a First Responder Organization. Initiates and/or participates in search and rescue operations. Treats patients in the field and prepares appropriate reports. Packages patients waiting transport and determines category of patient(s).

• Assists or is dispatched to assist other agencies to law enforcement incidents in or near parks.

• Recognizes, responds to, and coordinates response to search and rescue situations.

• Assists or oversees recruiting, hiring, counseling, disciplines, scheduling, and training.

• Prepares and presents park protection and safety training on a system-wide basis.

• Assists in the compiling of racial profiling data and statistics.

• Manages and transports evidence.

• Trains and evaluates officers and employees, trains new rangers and schedules employees for necessary training.

• Interfaces and coordinates with other agencies including, but not limited, to Constable Pct 5 (CN5), Travis County Sheriff's Department (TCSO), Travis County Emergency Services, Austin and Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS), the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

• Interfaces and coordinates with special interest groups such as Adopt-a-Park Programs.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: