Park Ranger

Job Description:

Park Ranger

Description

Multiple full-time positions available with the Parks and Recreation Department, Park Safety and Security Division, located at 1520 W 9th St.
Salary Range: $22.52-$33.78/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: During Training: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. after training shifts are assigned based on need.
Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled


Responsibilities

• Patrols Park areas in radio-equipped vehicles, on foot, on bicycle and on all-terrain vehicles (ATV) assisting park visitors and protecting park resources.
• Checks Park visitors for appropriate passes and permits. Locks and unlocks gates at specified opening and closing times.
• Closes hazardous roads and barricades during dangerous conditions.
• Educates the public regarding park rules and regulations, proper use of park facilities and park natural resources. Removes persons violating any law, or the rules and regulations of the director of parks and recreation, or in any other way endangering the safety or property of others.
• Issues General Ordinance Summons (GOS) and Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTT) when required.
• Records incident reports and other reports as required to document incidents, damages, theft, accidents, patrol activities and any additional incidents that negate a written report.
• Directs and regulates traffic by directing visitors, overseeing public use facilities and areas, and enforcing parking regulations.
• Removes motor vehicles or trailers parked in violation of any city ordinance or requires the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to do so.
• Provides traffic control and crowd control services.
• Provides support to other divisions and law enforcement agencies as required.
• Requests assistance from other law enforcement agencies, fire departments and emergency medical agencies, tow companies, etc.
• Obtains needed medical, rescue or other emergency assistance in the event of emergencies involving illness or injury, or danger to life.
• Assists with searches for possible drowning victims.
• Reports all safety, health, or environmental hazards to the Park Ranger Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school or GED equivalency and 2 years of armed security experience. Must be eligible to obtain a Class A private officer's commission as issued by the KCMO Police Department. Must be at least 21 years of age and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Class A private officer security license as issued by the Kansas City Police Department (must obtain within 6 months). Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical, and psychological evaluation as prescribed by the City. Preference given to former or current POST Certified Officer or Military Officer.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

Salary:

$22.52-$33.78/hour