Park Law Enforcement Ranger II - City of Rocks State Park

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This position requires NM Law Enforcement certification at time of hire. If you're not currently NM Law Enforcement certified and are willing to become certified, please apply for the Park Law Enforcement Ranger II, UNDERFILL Non-Certified - City of Rocks State Park (EMNRD# 00005566) position currently posted (Job ID- 138120).

This position is stationed at City of Rocks State Park. This position patrols the park to ensure public safety and enforce applicable state, local, and federal laws. Provides customer service by responding to visitor needs and emergencies, such as perform rescue operations, issue citations, make arrests, take statements, conduct investigations, complete reports, and attend court. Maintains a high level of proficiency with defensive equipment and maintain a high level of mental readiness. May conduct investigations, make arrests, serve warrants, issue citations, respond to homicide calls, unattended death calls, suicide calls, public disturbance calls, aggravated assault calls, DUI calls, domestic violence calls, burglary/theft calls, search and rescue calls, missing person calls, property damage calls and make routine traffic stops. Collects and verify revenues due to the state. Writes in a clear and concise manner. Completes daily, weekly, and monthly logs and reports. May request quotes and assist in the procurement process for projects. May assist in coordinating interpretive programs for park visitors. May oversee and provide direction to seasonal/temporary staff and volunteers. Required to request and attend law enforcement training to meet requirements of a commissioned officer. Operate various office equipment, power tools, Vehicles and heavy equipment.

Perform maintenance and janitorial duties on grounds, roads, trails, park facilities, and vehicle fleet. Provide public safety and customer service by responding to visitor needs and emergencies, such as perform rescue operations, issue citations, make arrests, take statements, conduct investigations, complete reports, and attend court. Complete daily, weekly and monthly logs and reports. Request and attend law enforcement training to meet requirements of a commissioned officer. Operate various office equipment, power tools, vessels, and heavy equipment.

Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park.

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Criminal Justice or Wildlife Management from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in parks and recreation management, natural resources, biology, environmental sciences, forestry, criminal justice and/or wildlife management. Must be a certified NM peace officer.
The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of parks and recreation management with experience in Law Enforcement.
The candidate must be able to perform in stressful situations requiring prompt decision making with significant consequences.
The candidate must have excellent communication, organizational skills, and be able to provide outstanding customer service.

Associates degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Criminal Justice or
Wildlife Management from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in parks and recreation management, natural resources, biology, environmental sciences, forestry, criminal justice and/or wildlife management. Must be a certified NM peace officer. Substitutions apply.

This position is a Law Enforcement position and requires the incumbent to be in optimum physical condition. Lifting, bending, standing running, are above average. This position is placed in strenuous situations where physical strength may be necessary to restrain or stop criminal activity. This position works outdoors 70% of the time and is exposed to machinery, adverse weather conditions, and some travel. This position is also administrative. The use of various hand and power tools is required on occasion. Requires working inside and outside, occasionally in adverse weather conditions, extreme cold or heat, for extended periods of time. Due to the nature of park and region work, there is a risk of injury, animal or insect bites, and exposure to infection, dust, allergens, chemicals, and petroleum products. Shift work is required on weekends, holidays and during events held at the park or at another site. Emergency situations may arise requiring extended hours of work or return to work after normal hours. Sitting at a desk or computer workstation is essential.