Park Ranger

Description

Park Ranger

General Summary:

Under the general supervision of the District Security Manager, the Park Ranger plays a key role in promoting safety and positive community relations through education and not discipline. They ensure that their presence in the Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District facilities and parks foster safety while aligning with the District's values and objectives. As an ambassador for the District, the Park Ranger educates the public on the importance of preserving all Hyland Hills parks and public spaces.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Greet visitors and enforce park rules to ensure safety.
2. Must exercise good judgement and decision making in sometimes complex, and elevated situations/incidents, with non-physical interaction, and while remaining calm and maintaining personal safety and the safety of others.
3. Provide emergency response care and assist with .
4. Develop and lead interpretive environmental education programs.
5. Provide security at District facilities and events, including rentals, concerts, games, and other programming. To provide all security needs within the District when needed.
6. Collaborate with security and police officers in daily operations.
7. Educate the community on the protection and preservation of Hyland Hills facilities and parks.
8. Provide visible customer service to ensure safety and foster positive relationships.
9. Greet visitors, patrol areas, enforce facility and park rules, and maintain guest safety.
10. Provide emergency response care and perform basic maintenance duties, such as trash cleanup and removal, graffiti removal, restroom cleaning, and sign installation.
11. Manage natural resources, including wildlife management and trail maintenance.
12. Work flexible schedules to ensure security coverage at other District facilities.
13. Assist with emergency preparedness, facility inspections, camera monitoring, lighting checks, and documentation for facility and park checks.
14. Write warnings, document interactions and issues, write detailed incident reports and gather data as needed.
15. Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Strong public relations and communications skills.
2. Ability to handle high stress and emergency situations dealing with people and animals.
3. General knowledge of Municipal Codes of overlapping jurisdictions.
4. Knowledge of regional, county and state fire, health, safety and animal welfare codes relevant to parks and trails.
5. Ability to use a variety of equipment and power tools; operating vehicles, ATV’s, etc.
6. Ability to learn and operate specialized communication systems (e.g., police dispatch communication systems).
7. Ability to work collaboratively with Police and Fire Services.
8. Ability to use records management and MS Office applications.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

1. Work is performed primarily outdoors and requires moderate physical exertion. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions, dangerous tools, equipment, and wildlife, hazardous chemicals, and possible exposure to bodily fluids.
2. Frequently lifts to 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 feet; occasionally lifts to 30 lbs. from floor to knuckle; frequently lifts to 20 lbs. from shoulder to overhead; occasionally pushes and pulls items weighing up to 100 lbs.; occasionally performs bi-lateral lift of 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 ft.; frequently lifts up to 35 lbs. from waist level and lowers to floor.
3. Frequently bends at waist, squats, kneels, walks, and runs.
4. Occasionally climbs ladder; must be able to stand and balance on ladder.
5. Occasionally walks or runs over uneven terrain.
6. May be required to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
7. May be trained and carry non-lethal deterrents, such as OC spray.

Education/Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. 2 years security experience preferred.
3. Valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
4. Current CPR and First Aid certification required, and willingness to become an instructor within 2 months.

This job description may be amended from time to time and is established by Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to outline the basic requirements, duties, and general responsibilities of the position.  This position is "at will", which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law.  Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any or no reason. In addition, all finalists selected for employment with Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Qualifications

Salary : $49,800 - $72,200