Law Enforcement Park Ranger – Little Sahara State Park

<p><b>Job Posting Title</b></p> <p>Law Enforcement Park Ranger – Little Sahara State Park</p> <p><b>Agency</b></p> <p>566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION</p> <p><b>Supervisory Organization</b></p> <p>Protective Services</p> <p><b>Job Posting End Date </b></p> <p>Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.</p> <p>Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.</p> <p><b>Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)</b></p> <p><b>Full/Part-Time</b></p> <p>Full time</p> <p><b>Job Type</b></p> <p>Regular</p> <p><b>Compensation</b></p> <p>The starting pay for this position is $19.81/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $21.78/hr.</p> <p><b>Job Description</b></p> <h1><b>Basic Purpose</b></h1> <h1>Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patrolling park/resort grounds and property and the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes ensuring the safety and welfare of park/resort visitors and assigned staff. <br /> <br /><b>Typical Job Duties </b></h1> <ul> <li>Patrols assigned areas within a state park/resort; provides security and protection for property, visitors and staff.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists visitors as needed; ensures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Conducts investigations; issues warning and written citations; makes arrests and seizes and secures property and/or contraband; writes detailed reports; and completes appropriate documentation.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings; provides testimony or presents evidence as required; and assists other law enforcement agencies.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Provides security and protection to the public and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department staff, state property, and natural resources. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Provides first aid to injured person(s) as necessary. </li> </ul> <h1><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h1> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Be at least 21 (twenty-one) years of age </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Possess Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state equivalent </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Be in sound physical and psychological condition as evidenced through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s screening process </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pass a pre-employment drug test and polygraph </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pass Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System physical </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pass a rigid character and background investigation </li> </ul> <h1></h1> <h1><b>Special Requirements</b> </h1> <ul> <li>Within one year of hire, selected person must complete OTRD’s in-house Field Training Officer Program. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Some positions may require statewide travel.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li>All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a background check. </li> </ul> <p><b>Equal Opportunity Employment</b></p> <p>The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.</p> <p>Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday <a href="https://www.myworkday.com/okgov/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhMKBggDEMenAhIJCgcI1Q0Q9awD*hhchkxIfQMo~/cacheable-task/2998$46522.htmld">Jobs Hub</a>.</p> <p>If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: </p> <p><a href="https://oklahoma.gov/about/contactus.html">Agency Contact</a></p>

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