Park Ranger PT

Performs intermediate park patron service work involving public relations and safe use and enjoyment of District and City parks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Patrols parks and recreation areas; enforces applicable rules.
• Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.
• Handles the transmission of daily receipts to in-house and bank facilities.
• Issues parking citations.
• Coordinate with the police department to request towing services within the City parks.
• Assist in the recovery of lost children and property.
• Monitors security of parked cars and places crime prevention warnings on them.
• Informs and directs park visitors.
• Renders CPR and first aid assistance when necessary.
• Corrects and/or reports any condition that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard.
• Addresses and reports on unsafe conditions, concerning activity, and disorder issues observed within city parks and facilities.
  
  

Related Tasks

• May be assigned limited supervisory duties during a shift.
• Performs related tasks as required.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• General knowledge of the City laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures.
  
  

Skilled In

• Providing excellent customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Documenting accurately in reports.
• Responding to emergency situations, while remaining calm.
  
  

Ability To

• Enforce Park rules and ordinances in a professional and courteous manner.
• Follow oral and written directions; ability to prepare detailed reports.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain the safety and well-being of both the public and park environment.
• Work both independently and as part of a team, assisting in park management.
• Quickly adapt to changing park conditions, weather, and emergency situations with the while focusing on park safety.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of customer service experience.
  
  

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• Possession of CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates within six (6) months of appointment.
  
  

Post Offer Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
  
  

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
• May be required to patrol the parks on a bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.
• Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety harness, CPR mask, rubber gloves, and safety vest.
  
  

SCHEDULE

Varied Days and Hours

Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays