What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Law Enforcement Ranger II - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #5770) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
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 - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #5770) position currently posted (Job ID # 150347).
Why does the job exist?
Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico¿s economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks¿ mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe and fun educational experiences for the whole family.
How does it get done?
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. Perform maintenance duties on grounds, roads, trails, park facilities, and vehicle fleet.
Who are the customers?
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.
Ideal Candidate
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.
Minimum Qualification
Associate 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, andor wildlife management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field andor direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be a certified NM peace officer.
Employment Requirements
Incumbent must submit to and pass an extensive background investigation and the prescribed physical fitness, medical and psychological examinations. Must be a certified Peace Officer. Must be eligible for certification by waiver of previous training in accordance with provisions of Section 29-1-10 NMSA 1978. As a safety sensitive law enforcement position, incumbent will be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
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.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Sal Gonzalez. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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 - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #5770) position currently posted (Job ID # 150347).
Why does the job exist?
Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico¿s economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks¿ mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe and fun educational experiences for the whole family.
How does it get done?
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. Perform maintenance duties on grounds, roads, trails, park facilities, and vehicle fleet.
Who are the customers?
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.
Ideal Candidate
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.
Minimum Qualification
Associate 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, andor wildlife management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field andor direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be a certified NM peace officer.
Employment Requirements
Incumbent must submit to and pass an extensive background investigation and the prescribed physical fitness, medical and psychological examinations. Must be a certified Peace Officer. Must be eligible for certification by waiver of previous training in accordance with provisions of Section 29-1-10 NMSA 1978. As a safety sensitive law enforcement position, incumbent will be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
- Must be willing to accept assignment/transfer to another geographic location.
- Moderate to extensive travel in region/state wide area.
- Incumbent is required to live in park housing, if available.
- Weekend and holiday work required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
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.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Sal Gonzalez. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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