Job Description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails (SPHST) is seeking hard-working individuals to join our team as Seasonal Law Enforcement Park Rangers in the Cowboy State. Wyoming SPHST manages Wyoming\'s great outdoor places, including magnificent water-based recreation areas, historic sites, and endless miles of multi-use trails.

The Park Ranger Law Enforcement Program provides for the protection of park resources; public safety, and protection of visitor experiences; and provides for safe, secure, and orderly state parks, historic sites, and trails. The SPHST system employs community-oriented policing practices as described by the community-oriented policing services section of the United States Department of Justice, specifically tailored to the wide array of needs found within SPHST\'s multi-use and multi-faceted system. These practices focus on principles such as partnerships, problem-solving, area-wide responsibilities, proactive education and influence, fundamental interpretation and enforcement of rules and regulations, adaptability, and flexibility, which promotes safety, security, order, and voluntary compliance.

Assist with our mission to establish, protect and manage significant regional parks, historic sites, and trails by providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for Wyoming\'s natural and agricultural heritage for present and future generations.

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Human Resource Contact: / 307-777-7010

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Serve in a natural resources law enforcement capacity.
• Candidates must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.
• Provide information and directions to the public.
• Be a productive team member in the Wyoming State Park Ranger program.
• Investigate and resolve visitor complaints.
• Ensure public safety, protection of natural resources, and the enjoyment of parks, historic sites, and trails.
• Explain and/or enforce applicable rules and regulations to park visitors.
• Patrol front and backcountry areas by foot, vehicle, boat, horse, and mountain bike as needed.
• Issue warnings and citations to violators, make arrests, report offenses/incidents, and collect evidence, statements, and other relevant information as needed.
• Participate in interpretive educational and public outreach programs as needed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to candidates with six (6) months of experience in Parks, Natural Resources, law enforcement, or a directly related field.
Preference may be given for experience in law enforcement, customer service, public relations, outdoor skills, and mountain biking.
Preference may be given for College courses in Natural Resources Management, Park and Visitor Services Management, General Ecology and Biology, Wildlife Biology, or a related field.

**High School diploma or GED required.
**Completed an accredited law enforcement police academy.
**Possession of a valid Driver\'s License by starting date required.
**Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within three (3) months of hire.
**Must successfully complete training program(s) that are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Ranger First philosophy.
• Basic knowledge of recreational activities of the park user including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, nature study, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make immediate important, and critical decisions related to enforcement and emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• A complete background investigation, physical and psychological testing will be conducted.
• An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a full background check. Marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law and the use of marijuana will disqualify any candidates applying for this position.
• All testing costs are paid by State Parks & Cultural Resources.
• Limited housing is available.
• State of Wyoming Insurance coverage (Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Ambulance, Short and Long Term Disability) is available on the first of the fourth month of employment for employees working at least 80 hours per month.
• Depending on work location may work between 10-40 hours per week.
• These are seasonal, temporary positions.
• Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, and hiring and employment practices.

Supplemental Information

024-State Parks & Cultural Resources - Parks Division

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