Park Ranger - Ft Cobb State Park
The State of Oklahoma
Caddo, Oklahoma
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August 7, 2024
The State of Oklahoma
Caddo, Oklahoma
$19.23/HOUR
Job Posting Title
Park Ranger - Ft Cobb State Park
Agency
566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION
Supervisory Organization
Protective Services
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$19.23/hour full-time
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Oklahoma State Park Rangers are assigned patrol duties (all aspects) within Oklahoma State Parks, resort grounds, and other state properties. Oklahoma State Park Rangers regularly work with other area State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. The primary focus of a Park Ranger is the enforcement of Oklahoma state traffic and criminal laws, Federal law, and Park Rules and Regulations.
Oklahoma State Park Rangers are provided excellent training, both in-house and through other approved outlets and agencies. Park Rangers must complete the in-house FTO Program and serve a one-year probationary period.
Typical Functions
Provide assistance to visitors as needed; ensure compliance with established laws, rules and regulations including traffic enforcement.
Conduct investigations; issue warnings and written citations; make arrests; seize and secure property and/or contraband; write detailed reports; and complete appropriate forms
Represent the agency in court during legal proceedings; provide testimony and/or present evidence as required; and assist other area law enforcement agencies.
Provide security and protection to the public and OTRD staff, state property, and natural resources
Provide first aid to injured person/s as necessary
Level Descriptor
This is the leadership level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for providing leadership to other park ranges as well as patrolling all areas of a park or resort to insure the security of property and individuals. Responsibilities may also include investigating major crimes and coordinating park ranger activities with those of other law enforcement agencies within the assigned area. May assist with budget preparation and prepare quarterly and annual reports.
Education and Experience
Must be a Highschool graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years of age. Must have Peace Officer CLEET certification; or out of state equivalent Peace Officer CLEET certification; or federal equivalent Peace Officer CLEET certification.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Ability to handle high stress situations
Posses ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Maintain good working relationships
Handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality
Willingness to work irregular hours under any conditions
Posses a knowledge of safety and security techniques; first aid; public relations; report writing; and of the ecological and cultural heritage of Oklahoma
Ability to interpret and apply provisions of state motor vehicle laws, criminal laws and other statutes
Special Requirements
No felony convictions; no convictions of domestic assault or crimes of moral turpitude
Pass a pre-employment drug test and polygraph
Pass OLERS retirement physical
Posses a valid Oklahoma Driver s License
Additional Job Description
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday
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