What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Law Enforcement Ranger II, Marine Enforcement Officer - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #38231) 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, Marine Enforcement Officer, UNDERFILL Non-Certified - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #38231) position currently posted (Job ID #150715).
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.
Why does the job exist?
This position is responsible for the recreational boating safety program at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, and that it is benefiting boaters and other park visitors. This position shall enforce the New Mexico Boat Act by providing vessel safety inspections, assisting boaters on the water and enforcement of park rules and regulations. This position must also maintain boating/park facilities, grounds and equipment. This position will present the Boat New Mexico Course to educate boaters on the basics of safe boating within adjacent communities, schools, military bases, etc. This position will also be responsible for providing hands on training for other officers during MEO classes, monitor their development and provide additional training as needed. This position will submit data for monthly and annual reporting regarding the boating program and the United States Coast Guard grant requirements. Required courses must be completed in order to obtain certification(s) to become an instructor for teaching the New Mexico Boating Course and other water related safety courses.
Patrol the park to ensure public safety and enforce applicable state, local, and federal laws.
Provide 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.
Maintain 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/BUI calls,
domestic violence calls, burglary/theft calls, water rescue calls, search and rescue calls, missing person calls,
property damage calls and make routine traffic stops.
Collect and verify revenues due to the state.
Write in a clear and concise manner.
Complete 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.
Request and attend law enforcement training to meet requirements of a commissioned officer.
Operate various office equipment, power tools, vessels, and heavy equipment.
How does it get done?
Provide boating safety classes to visitors and surrounding community schools, military basis, and other agencies. Position will provide effective law enforcement, lake patrols and visitor management, ensure compliance with Division Rules and Regulations, Policy and Procedures and enforce the Boat Act. Provide law enforcement administrative functions involving citations, criminal complaints, arrests/detention bookings and official boat accidents and incident reports. Clean, inspect and maintain courtesy docks, ramps, parking lots. vessels, fleet and boating program and park facilities to ensure safe operations for staff and visitor use. Maintain inland waterway marking buoy system in accordance to guidelines and standards. Maintain and map locations of all aids to navigation to include buoys, docks, ramps, etc. Complete daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports, fuel logs, vessel and fleet logs, collect revenues from visitors, provide visitor and boating information, prepare quotes for boating needs.
Who are the customers?
Visitors throughout the State of New Mexico and surrounding states, who are boaters, campers, hikers, birders and fishermen. For United States Coast Guard and the State of New Mexico.
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
Visitors throughout the State of New Mexico and surrounding states, who are boaters, campers, hikers, birders and fishermen. For United States Coast Guard and the State of New Mexico.
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, and/or wildlife management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or 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. Physical requirements include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, repeated hand/arm/finger motion, climbing, driving, typing, manual and finger dexterity, lifting up to 75 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 90 pounds, carrying up to 75 pounds. 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 work, there is a risk of injury, animal or insect bites, and exposure to infection, dust, allergens, chemicals and petroleum products. Ability to see at a distance and close-up, see colors and having good depth perception is essential. Ability to hear in quiet and noisy environments, as well as telling where a sound is coming from is essential. Ability to communicate through speech is essential. 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. Must be willing to accept assignment/transfer to another geographic location.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Chris Bolen. 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, Marine Enforcement Officer, UNDERFILL Non-Certified - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #38231) position currently posted (Job ID #150715).
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.
Why does the job exist?
This position is responsible for the recreational boating safety program at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, and that it is benefiting boaters and other park visitors. This position shall enforce the New Mexico Boat Act by providing vessel safety inspections, assisting boaters on the water and enforcement of park rules and regulations. This position must also maintain boating/park facilities, grounds and equipment. This position will present the Boat New Mexico Course to educate boaters on the basics of safe boating within adjacent communities, schools, military bases, etc. This position will also be responsible for providing hands on training for other officers during MEO classes, monitor their development and provide additional training as needed. This position will submit data for monthly and annual reporting regarding the boating program and the United States Coast Guard grant requirements. Required courses must be completed in order to obtain certification(s) to become an instructor for teaching the New Mexico Boating Course and other water related safety courses.
Patrol the park to ensure public safety and enforce applicable state, local, and federal laws.
Provide 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.
Maintain 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/BUI calls,
domestic violence calls, burglary/theft calls, water rescue calls, search and rescue calls, missing person calls,
property damage calls and make routine traffic stops.
Collect and verify revenues due to the state.
Write in a clear and concise manner.
Complete 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.
Request and attend law enforcement training to meet requirements of a commissioned officer.
Operate various office equipment, power tools, vessels, and heavy equipment.
How does it get done?
Provide boating safety classes to visitors and surrounding community schools, military basis, and other agencies. Position will provide effective law enforcement, lake patrols and visitor management, ensure compliance with Division Rules and Regulations, Policy and Procedures and enforce the Boat Act. Provide law enforcement administrative functions involving citations, criminal complaints, arrests/detention bookings and official boat accidents and incident reports. Clean, inspect and maintain courtesy docks, ramps, parking lots. vessels, fleet and boating program and park facilities to ensure safe operations for staff and visitor use. Maintain inland waterway marking buoy system in accordance to guidelines and standards. Maintain and map locations of all aids to navigation to include buoys, docks, ramps, etc. Complete daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports, fuel logs, vessel and fleet logs, collect revenues from visitors, provide visitor and boating information, prepare quotes for boating needs.
Who are the customers?
Visitors throughout the State of New Mexico and surrounding states, who are boaters, campers, hikers, birders and fishermen. For United States Coast Guard and the State of New Mexico.
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
Visitors throughout the State of New Mexico and surrounding states, who are boaters, campers, hikers, birders and fishermen. For United States Coast Guard and the State of New Mexico.
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, and/or wildlife management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or 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. Physical requirements include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, repeated hand/arm/finger motion, climbing, driving, typing, manual and finger dexterity, lifting up to 75 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 90 pounds, carrying up to 75 pounds. 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 work, there is a risk of injury, animal or insect bites, and exposure to infection, dust, allergens, chemicals and petroleum products. Ability to see at a distance and close-up, see colors and having good depth perception is essential. Ability to hear in quiet and noisy environments, as well as telling where a sound is coming from is essential. Ability to communicate through speech is essential. 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. Must be willing to accept assignment/transfer to another geographic location.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Chris Bolen. 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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