Position: Ranger 

Department: Public Safety

Hourly Range: $17.95 – $20.78/hour

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, responsible for keeping city parks and facilities safe and accessible to the public by protecting and supervising designated areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrolling assigned areas to guard against theft and vandalism
• Bag checks before patrons enter events and/or designated areas
• Monitor visitor activity for safety and security
• Secure City parks in the evenings
• Provide security for public events and private rental events
• Enforce Lancaster Municipal Codes in City parks
• Assist with homeless relocation

Required Skills:

• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, the public, and outside agencies

Education and Experience:

Core Competencies:

• Problem-Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness 

Guiding Principles:

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient. 

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about the conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitingwww.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

CLASSIFICATION REVISED:

1/9/2020