What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Park Ranger I position at Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks?
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5/17/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02023
State Park Ranger I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
Location Varies
This position will primarily be in Spencer and Nelson counties.
This position will primarily be in Spencer and Nelson counties.
Description
The Kentucky State Park Ranger Division has an opening at Taylorsville Lake State Park and My Old Kentucky
Home State Park for a State Park Ranger I. A Kentucky State Park Ranger enforces state laws on Kentucky State
Park properties, protecting our guests and property and providing a safe environment. Shifts may vary
depending on the needs of the park. At times, the Kentucky State Park Ranger may provide services to park
guests such as trail rescues, first aid, and general information about the park and area attractions.
Candidates for this position are required to have 1 year of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer. Information about reciprocity can be found here: https://justice.ky.gov/Boards- Commissions/KLEC/programs/Pages/reciprocity.aspx
Applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of appointment.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact.
The ideal candidate will have:
Kentucky State Park Ranger Division is a participating Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund (KLEFPF) agency. Rangers are required to possess and maintain a Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certificate. Rangers currently receive an additional $4,562 training stipend each year for adhering to the training guidelines established by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC).
Candidates for this position are required to have 1 year of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer. Information about reciprocity can be found here: https://justice.ky.gov/Boards- Commissions/KLEC/programs/Pages/reciprocity.aspx
Applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of appointment.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Required Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) Certification.
- For more information visit: https://docjt.ky.gov/
- A working knowledge of Kentucky Revised Statutes.
- The ability to quickly learn the policies and procedures of the Kentucky State Parks and Ranger Division.
- Have a strong work ethic and be able to work alone with minimal supervision.
- The ability to use basic computer programs.
- Strong verbal and written skills.
- Participation in hazardous duty retirement through KPPA.
- KLEFPF stipend.
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays.
- Overtime and compensatory time opportunities.
- Affordable health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Optional dental and vision insurances.
- Wellness incentives program.
- Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education.
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
Kentucky State Park Ranger Division is a participating Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund (KLEFPF) agency. Rangers are required to possess and maintain a Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certificate. Rangers currently receive an additional $4,562 training stipend each year for adhering to the training guidelines established by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC).
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have one year of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Employees in this job title are subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 15 and 503 KAR 1:140 relating to peace officer certification as administered by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification (s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Conditions are consistent with other law enforcement officers. Incumbents working in this job title perform work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact James Fee at james.fee@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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