Role OverviewThe San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America. As a Park Ranger, you will be responsible for providing public safety, park information, and protecting Recreation and Park Department properties. You will patrol assigned areas on foot, by bicycle, truck, and patrol car in an effort to prevent damage, destruction, or theft to parks, recreation grounds, and facilities.
What You Will Do
Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include patrolling and inspecting buildings, facilities, parks, and other department properties to deter violations, enhance public safety, and assure they are properly secured. You will also respond to dispatcher notifications from alarm companies, check equipment to see that fire hazards are not present, and identify and report hazards, maintenance issues, and vandalism to Dispatch to generate work orders.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, with a team of over 2,000 talented individuals. You will be responsible for enforcing regulations related to dogs, wildlife, and environmental protections, and coordinating response on wildlife issues with appropriate agencies.
Requirements
- One (1) year (equivalent to 2000 hours) of work experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit, park ranger, security officer/guard, or a similar position which actively protects life and property or issues citations and performs code enforcement
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Must obtain a valid California Class C driver's license by the date of appointment
- Note: Must obtain California Penal Code Section 832 Powers of Arrest Certification within 6 months of employment
Benefits
- Salary Range: $81,952 - $99,632 annually
- Benefits Overview: Information About the Hiring Process, Conviction History, Employee Benefits Overview, Equal Employment Opportunity, Disaster Service Worker, ADA Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams, Right to Work
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