Park Ranger

Minimum Salary: $1,799.85 (semi-monthly)

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at Lake Wappapello State Park, 8005 State Highway 172, Williamsville, MO 63967

Why you’ll love this position:

Law enforcement in the park setting combines the safety and protection of park visitors and staff with the scenic outdoors.

What you’ll do:

• Enforce Missouri state laws and state park rules and regulations by use of citations, warnings, and custodial arrests
• Patrol assigned areas within state parks/historic sites
• Provide security and protection for property, visitors, and staff
• Provide assistance to visitors as needed
• Respond or and conduct investigations, make arrests, seize property or contraband and prepare related reports and forms

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a training program from a certified law enforcement training academy, eligibility to be commissioned as a peace officer, and 1-3 years of law enforcement experience. (Additional education may substitute for the required experience)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Special Job Requirements

• Ability to initially and annually demonstrate the level of physical fitness deemed necessary to perform the essential functions of the job through successful completion of a fit-for-duty assessment. The tests are all graded on a pass/fail basis. The procedures and Score Chart can be found here: https://mostateparks.com/page/58223/physical-fitness-testing-procedures
• Ability to obtain, at the time of appointment, and maintain licensure as a peace officer in accordance with the requirements established by the State of Missouri
• Ability to pass a background investigation administered by Missouri State Parks
• Ability to pass a medical examination, a visual examination with eyesight corrected to 20/40, and a psychological evaluation as prescribed by the Missouri State Parks after a conditional offer of appointment is made
• Possession of a valid Missouri vehicle operator’s license appropriate for vehicle assignment
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a police bicyclist in accordance with the criteria prescribed by the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA)
• Must live within one hour of the assigned park location

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Chuck Helton at chuck.helton@dnr.mo.gov or 573-546-2450 ext 1005

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or Aarick.Roberto@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.