What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Ranger position at Douglas County Sheriff's Office?
Park Ranger
Employment Type : 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range : $55,364.00 - 83,046.00
Location : Highlands Ranch, CO
Overtime Exempt : N
Elected Office / Department : DEPT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Park Ranger is a highly technical and professional position responsible for all areas of daily operations within the Division of Parks, Trails, and Building Grounds, including the Rueter-Hess property ("Parks"). The primary responsibility of this position is to promote positive experiences and high quality customer service through recreation management and maintenance duties. Learn about our Parks, Trails & Building Grounds HERE.
Generally, the hiring range is $55,364-$69,205 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to : Medical / Dental / Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
- Supports the administration and operations of recreation on properties operated and managed by Parks.
- Performs customer service functions such as checking in reservations and inspecting watercraft for aquatic nuisance species.
- Provide for public safety through emergency response to natural or man-made disasters and medical incidents on Parks properties and other locations as requested.
- Assist law enforcement and other governmental agencies with mutual aid as requested.
- Prepares for and responds to emergency situations and rescue operations.
- Interacts effectively with the public by greeting visitors, explaining park rules and regulations, providing directions, and handling public inquiries and complaints.
- Resolves visitor complaints and takes public suggestions to provide a quality experience.
- Controls public access by unlocking and securing gates, providing parking control, and checking park use reservations and permits.
- Patrol properties, facilities, trails, picnic areas, pavilions, and similar park areas (via foot, bicycle, motorized vehicle, and boat) to promote public safety and ensure proper use of the property.
- Enforces rules and regulations, investigates violations, issues citations, and appears in court.
- Supports community engagement programs, including special events and volunteer opportunities.
- Attends job related meetings, training sessions, and conferences.
- Prepares various technical documents, reports, and presentations, including but not limited to visitation statistics, volunteer statistics, and law enforcement case and incident reports.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute projects.
- Provides general clean up and maintenance of all properties managed by Parks.
- Performs routine maintenance and operation of equipment.
- Seasonally clear snow with a shovel or equipment.
- Ability to perform strenuous labor for the entirety of the assigned shift.
- Performs various administrative functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Performs work under general supervision.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Does not directly supervise other employees. May provide guidance and training to staff, as required.
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT : The ability to use experience and knowledge to make appropriate decisions. Work is generally performed independently within general guidelines, requiring a high degree of innovation, proper judgment, and discretion.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Physical Work Environment : Work is generally performed outdoors in various weather conditions and in a typical office environment. This position is classified as essential and requires the incumbent to remain available via mobile cellular device / email during and after typically scheduled business hours. Work is often performed in potentially dangerous situations involving criminal acts, problems or dangerous wildlife, and fire and medical emergencies. The incumbent will work irregular hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and in inclement or hazardous weather.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 5 : 59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
The job details outlined in this posting may represent amodified summary of the full job description. For a full copy ofthe job description CLICK HERE toview our job classifications.
In the event of an emergency / disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected / Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.
Salary : $55,364 - $69,205
