What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Police Officer I position at JCPRD?
- Provide law enforcement services for JCPRD. Enforce federal, and state law as well as park code of regulations; Interviews victims and complainants.
- Detects and deters criminal activity and facility security issues; arrest of criminals; acts as ordered by the Courts of law; completes paperwork for court proceedings/documentation, case files or investigative reports; reviews criminal history reports, completes background checks, and investigates findings.
- Investigate reported criminal activity; Searches vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia, performs sobriety tests, pulls over speeding vehicles and issues citations.
- Protect the natural resources; Assist fire departments and emergency medical professionals; performs search and rescue operations and searches for missing persons; Assists other law enforcement agencies.
- Present interpretive programming providing nature, historical, cultural, and recreational educational opportunities.
- Provide visitor services to park visitors providing information on events, facilities, programs, locations, and the natural environment. Ensure a safe environment within the parks and district facilities.
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Starting Pay is $28.78 per hour (no experience). Certified Officers, please ask.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science field, Criminal Justice or other related field is preferred.
Education/Experience Substitutions
Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
Sensory abilities, including special vision and/or hearing requirements
Excessive standing and/or walking
Exposure to extreme temperatures
Exposure to heights
Exposure to loud noises
Lifting: 150lbs
Shift work 24/7
Safety-sensitive job
Weather essential job
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situations
Uniform Required
Travel Required: 95% Local, 5% outside Johnson County
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.
Salary : $29
