Seasonal Ranger

Job Summary

A part time (per diem) position provides support within the Ranger Unit and reports directly to Chief Ranger and/or Park Ranger II.

Responsibilities include public relations, law enforcement, safety and security duties. Assist with park special events and museums.

About Us

Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of York County residents. Each County department meets a unique need in the community and provides an opportunity for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. York County offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be in good physical condition and of a psychological state. Must possess a valid driver’s license. This is a condition of employment and throughout employment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and cordial relations with the general public, civic, private agencies, and local law enforcement officials
• Enforce park ordinances, rules and regulations, other pertinent laws, safety and security requirements, serve and protect general public; preserving law and order within York County Parks and designated County of York property.
• Patrol park grounds in motorized vehicles, bikes and on foot; creating an omni-presence to deter criminal and/or harmful activity within the parks.
• Perform safety and security inspections of park property, recognizing and implementing preventative or corrective measures and informing the proper authorities as to the potential hazards to the general public.
• Provide first aid, AED and CPR, as certified.
• Provide safety, security and traffic control at park related functions and special events and supervise assigned volunteers as needed.
• Deliver daily mail, department receipts and other correspondence or supplies to the appropriate areas.
• Participate in training as instructed
• Must be knowledgeable and understand the operation of the York County Emergency Management radio system and follow proper procedures and guidelines in its use.
• Present park pavilion surveys to pavilion renters and post pavilions as required.
• If desire to carry a duty weapon, you must successfully complete certifications and qualifications as per firearm policy (S.O.P. #18 and County of York ordinance #2003-11.
• Perform assigned Ranger details as instructed.

Essential Requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum experience, training, knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED within one year of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be certified in basic first aid, CPR and AED.
• References are required.
• Must be knowledgeable in general equipment (copies, fax, computers, radios, and cellphones).

OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Park Ranger I may obtain at his/her own expense certification under the Lethal Weapons ACT 235 of PA to carry a firearm while in the performance of his/her duty on York County Park property. If ACT 235 certified, Park Ranger I must qualify annually with handgun and shotgun as determined by Firearm Instructor. (refer to S.O.P. #18 – Firearm Policy County of York Ordinance #2003-11)

Contact Details

If you have any questions, please contact the county's Department of Human Resources at ychr@yorkcountypa.gov.

York County embraces diversity in our community and workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring, promotions, demotions, training, and other opportunities are based on qualifications and without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.