City of Springfield
Park Ranger (Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer)
City of Springfield, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is looking for Park Rangers! This is a full-time, fully-commissioned law enforcement position protecting the patrons, staff, and property of over 100 park facilities and 125+ miles of recreational trails.
The Park Ranger division is committed to providing quality service through personal integrity, fairness, communication, and a sense of community pride. Rangers will be in communication with the Greene County Sheriff's Office, Springfield Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and other specialty law enforcement agencies and groups.
This is a great opportunity to work with a highly experienced team of professionals dedicated to providing the safest parks in Missouri!Positions will work a semi-set shift determined by the department, but candidates will need to be flexible based on staffing needs and special events like the Springfield Lasers Tennis Team season, Turkey Trot, & Harvest Fest.
This position will be open until filled. Applications received by August 2, 2024, are guaranteed review.Benefits include:
Generous paid leavePaid pension retirementPaid health insuranceand MUCH MORE!This position has the option to under-fill as a Park Ranger Recruit.Experience, Education, and Training for Park Ranger:
Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D., 21 years of age, a United States Citizen.AND
Have two years of law enforcement experience within the last five years to qualify for the Park Ranger position.ADDITIONALLY
Candidates who possess at least 12 months of experience as a Park Ranger Recruit with the Parks Department, including completion of the Springfield Police Department’s full Police Academy, qualify for Park Ranger.
As a Park Ranger, candidates will be required to attend a 1-month paid lateral academy with the Springfield Police Department to learn about Springfield’s specific policies and procedures.Licensing/Certification for Park Ranger:
Must possess POST Class A license (if candidate does not possess a Missouri POST Class A, but possesses law enforcement certification through another state, candidate may participate in the hiring process while seeking reciprocity through Missouri POST).Must be current in P.O.S.T. continuing education requirements up to prior calendar year.Must pass Missouri state exam and maintain POST requirements, and maintain good-standing and eligibility as a Commissioned Officer through the Springfield Police Department. Possess a valid driver’s license.Possess or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within probationary period.
Miscellaneous Requirements:
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive and in-depth background investigation, including a credit check.Must successfully pass post-offer exams including: polygraph, medical exam, and psychological evaluation.Possess no felony convictions; possess no more than one (1) DWI conviction and no DWI conviction in past three (3) years; may not have two (2) moving violations from separate incidents within the past twelve months, or have been at fault in more than one (1) traffic crash/accident during the past twelve (12) months.
Park Ranger Recruit pay range:$19.09-29.00 Hourly
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and VetIndividuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates
MUST
complete the City of Springfield online application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.
Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,
but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Park Ranger division is committed to providing quality service through personal integrity, fairness, communication, and a sense of community pride. Rangers will be in communication with the Greene County Sheriff's Office, Springfield Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and other specialty law enforcement agencies and groups.
This is a great opportunity to work with a highly experienced team of professionals dedicated to providing the safest parks in Missouri!Positions will work a semi-set shift determined by the department, but candidates will need to be flexible based on staffing needs and special events like the Springfield Lasers Tennis Team season, Turkey Trot, & Harvest Fest.
This position will be open until filled. Applications received by August 2, 2024, are guaranteed review.Benefits include:
Generous paid leavePaid pension retirementPaid health insuranceand MUCH MORE!This position has the option to under-fill as a Park Ranger Recruit.Experience, Education, and Training for Park Ranger:
Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D., 21 years of age, a United States Citizen.AND
Have two years of law enforcement experience within the last five years to qualify for the Park Ranger position.ADDITIONALLY
Candidates who possess at least 12 months of experience as a Park Ranger Recruit with the Parks Department, including completion of the Springfield Police Department’s full Police Academy, qualify for Park Ranger.
As a Park Ranger, candidates will be required to attend a 1-month paid lateral academy with the Springfield Police Department to learn about Springfield’s specific policies and procedures.Licensing/Certification for Park Ranger:
Must possess POST Class A license (if candidate does not possess a Missouri POST Class A, but possesses law enforcement certification through another state, candidate may participate in the hiring process while seeking reciprocity through Missouri POST).Must be current in P.O.S.T. continuing education requirements up to prior calendar year.Must pass Missouri state exam and maintain POST requirements, and maintain good-standing and eligibility as a Commissioned Officer through the Springfield Police Department. Possess a valid driver’s license.Possess or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within probationary period.
Miscellaneous Requirements:
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive and in-depth background investigation, including a credit check.Must successfully pass post-offer exams including: polygraph, medical exam, and psychological evaluation.Possess no felony convictions; possess no more than one (1) DWI conviction and no DWI conviction in past three (3) years; may not have two (2) moving violations from separate incidents within the past twelve months, or have been at fault in more than one (1) traffic crash/accident during the past twelve (12) months.
Park Ranger Recruit pay range:$19.09-29.00 Hourly
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and VetIndividuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates
MUST
complete the City of Springfield online application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.
Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,
but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.#J-18808-Ljbffr