What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger position at City of Casa Grande?
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, provides security services to maintain safe and secure environments for City parks and facilities, and performs minor maintenance.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Patrols parks and areas around City facilities to monitor activities and identify inappropriate, unsafe, criminal or other undesirable behaviors; resolves issues as appropriate; notifies the police department as necessary.
- Completes reports and submits work orders; removes trash and other debris and performs minor maintenance.
- Provides assistance to parks users as necessary or requested; answers questions from the public about park facilities and associated rules, regulations and ordinances. Promotes programs and services for safe park use.
- Opens and closes parks and parks facilities as needed.
- Checks permits and reservations in park and recreation facilities.
- Issues warnings and citations as appropriate for violations of park rules, regulations and ordinances. May assist with after-hours animal control calls.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, attitudes, and values of the Community Services Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one (1) year of public contact work experience, preferably in law enforcement, security or similar capacity.
High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one (1) year of public contact work experience, preferably in law enforcement, security or similar capacity.
Special Requirements: Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license, and clear criminal record. Must obtain pepper spray and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator certifications within initial 6-month probationary period.Necessary Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of parks important buildings.
- Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of security practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of park rules, regulations and ordinances.
- Knowledge of radio communications procedures.
- Skill in interpreting laws, rules and regulations, making independent decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
- Skill in exercising controlled discretion in communicating with citizens and mediating difficult situations.
- Skill in gathering and evaluating facts and evidence, drawing logical conclusions and making proper recommendations.
- Skill in using and maintaining assigned equipment.
- Skill in operating motor vehicles.
- Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
- Skill in preparing comprehensive professional reports and accurately completing paperwork.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Majority of work is performed outdoors and requires walking, running, climbing, sitting and operation of a motor vehicle. May require lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs. May work a varying work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
The City of Casa Grande is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
Salary : $43,992 - $60,736
