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Park Ranger

City of Mesa

Park Ranger

Mesa, AZ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    5938 jobdetailurl Park Ranger Print Apply Park Ranger Salary $34,977.90

    • $51,771.20 Annually Location Mesa, AZ Job Type Full Time Department (H420)Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Job Number 06941 Closing 4/26/2018 11:59 PM Arizona * Description * Benefits * Questions Description/Duties A Park Ranger provides on-site patrols and enforces rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to park usage by patrolling park areas, property, buildings, water retention basins, and performing minor maintenance. Other duties involve providing park users/patrons education and front-line public relations through implementing and conducting recreation and educational programs, and maintaining accurate daily records and logs. A Park Ranger is also responsible for issuing citations, compiling reports on citation actions taken, testifying in a court of law when required, assisting with written reports as needed, and maintaining accurate daily records and logs. Additionally, employees are responsible for developing, promoting, and improving services and programs for park users/patrons, including safe park use, and proper use of natural resources. This class performs related duties as required Based on business needs, due to the variety of Park Ranger duties, Park Rangers must be able to work flexible hours, including weekend, holidays, and evening hours. Duties involve the typical hazards associated with patrol work requiring incumbents to carry a Taser ®, ASP (Armament Systems Procedures) baton, pepper spray, and wear a ballistic vest. Work requires good judgment and independent action in performing patrol functions within legal and departmental constraints. Must be able to ride a bicycle for an extended period of time. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments. Supervision is received from a Lead Park Ranger, who reviews work through conferences, spot checks, and results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Good (1 - 3 years) public contact experience, preferably in law enforcement, security, or ranger area. Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date. Train, show proficiency, and qualify on a Taser ® CEW device within 90 days of hire date. Obtain an ASP Baton, Pepper Spray, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience as a park ranger is preferred. Current active patrol experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish. Link to Job Description http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3651.pdf (Download PDF reader) A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here. Click the underlined words to go to the City of Mesa Benefits web pages. 01 Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? * Yes * No 02 Do you possess a valid Arizona Driver's License or are you able to obtain one by hire date? * Yes * No 03 Are you willing to work varying schedules that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays? * Yes * No 04 Are you willing to ride a bike for extended periods of time? * Yes * No 05 Please describe your public contact experience. Be sure to include how you have resolved conflicts, enforced rules, and provided assistance to the public. If you have no experience, type "N/A" below 06 How many years of patrol experience do you have? * None * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more 07 Please describe your patrol experience. Be sure to include type of sites, number of sites, and type of duties performed. If you have no patrol experience, type "N/A" below. 08 Are you willing to receive training for/carry a Taser ®? * Yes * No 09 If you possess an ASP (Armament Systems Procedures) Baton, Pepper Spray, and/or CPR certification, please check the corresponding box(es) below. * ASP Baton
    • Pepper Spray * CPR Certification * None, but can obtain within 6 months of hire * None and cannot obtain within 6 months of hire 10 Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)? * Yes * No Required Question Agency City of Mesa Address PO Box 1466 Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466 Phone 480-644-2758 480-644-3240 Website http://mesaaz.gov/Jobs/
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