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STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER)

Department of Parks & Recreation
United States, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER/LIFEGUARD) – STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT 


This is a Peace Officer Position. To be eligible, you must be an external candidate and  meet the minimum qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources AND either be currently eligible or eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2, California State Peace Officer.  


Positions are available in multiple counties.

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER(PC 830.2 – Full statewide peace officer powers, on- and off-duty)

Incumbents patrol state park lands and waters by vehicle, vessel, horse, or foot; enforce park regulations, state laws, and applicable codes; issue citations; conduct investigations; and effect physical arrests for infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, and warrants.

Officers respond to emergencies, direct critical incidents, perform search-and-rescue operations, provide emergency medical care, assist in wildland/structural fire suppression, and perform traffic control and dispatching as needed.

Specialized assignments may include cliff/technical rescue, ski patrol, public safety diving, surf/swiftwater/flat-water rescue, mounted patrol, off-road vehicle/motorcycle enforcement, or K-9 handler.

Officers are armed with firearms, baton, OC spray, ECD, and restraints; maintain POST firearms and defensive tactics qualifications; and meet ongoing physical fitness and training standards in high-risk, physically demanding environments.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER)
  • STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (LIFEGUARD)
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-492896
Position #(s):
548-999-0983-XXX
Working Title:
STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER/LIFEGUARD) External Candidates
Classification:
STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER)
$6,339.00 - $8,802.00 B
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (LIFEGUARD)
$6,339.00 - $8,802.00 B
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) POST - Basic, Intermediate, Advanced License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Special requirements:

The position(s), require(s) – Background investigation to be conducted prior to being hired

The position(s), require(s) – Voice Stress Analysis to be conducted prior to being hired

The position(s), require(s) – Medical clearance to be conducted prior to being hired

The position(s), require(s) – Psychological evaluation to be conducted prior to being hired

The position(s), require(s) – a Drug screening be passed prior to being hired

Felonies – No felony conviction


Additional requirements for the State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) classification:

  • Six months of experience performing the duties of a lifeguard in other than swimming pools
  • Swimming ability sufficient to perform lifesaving activities
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current POST Basic Course Completion Certification and/or Current POST Basic Certification or greater (POST Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management)
  • Minimum Age – 21
  • Employment Eligibility - Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
  • Driver’s License - Possession of a valid California driver’s license by time of appointment
  • Education – Successful completion of two years (60 semester units) of study from a State accredited college or university including a minimum of 21 semester units satisfying the General Education Curriculum (GEC) standards as identified for colleges and universities accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and/or the WAS Senior College and University Commission. In meeting the 21 semester unis GEC standards requirement, applicants must have successfully completed at least one course in each of the following areas:
    • Natural/Social sciences
    • Language
    • Humanities
    • Mathematics
  • Hearing - Sufficient to perform the essential job functions
  • Vision
    • Corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in each eye and uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better in each eye
    • Peripheral visual field of at least 120 degrees horizontally and 100 degrees vertically in each eye
    • Normal color vision, as determined by Ishihara or other color plate tests

Note: The Department of Human Resources requires a 6-month stabilization period for LASIK candidates and a 12-month stabilization period for PRK and RK candidates.

California State Personnel Board Specification:

  • California State Personnel Board Specification Ranger
  • California State Personnel Board Specification Lifeguard

Salary : $76,068 - $105,624

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