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State of Colorado · 1 week ago

TEMPORARY Limited/Full Commissioned Ranger – Trinidad Lake State Park.

Las Animas County, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19/hr - $21/hr

The State of Colorado is seeking a Temporary Limited/Full Commissioned Ranger for Trinidad Lake State Park. This role involves extensive customer service and public contact while enforcing Colorado Parks and Wildlife laws and regulations, including conducting patrols, responding to emergencies, and assisting in daily park operations.

EducationMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Issuing citations for violations

Conducting patrols of park areas by vehicle (Off-Highway vehicles, snowmobiles, bicycle, etc) or by foot

Responding to emergencies and resolving visitor complaints

Completing reports and may be required to appear in court

Assisting in all areas of daily park operations which may include:

Revenue/fee collection, verification, basic accounting, and deposits

General park or facility maintenance such as cleaning of public facilities (restrooms, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc) as needed

Visitor services operations which may involve education and interpretive programs

Lake, river and backcountry recreation parks may have additional, separate duties

Other duties as assigned

Enforces the laws of Colorado and park rules and regulations by use of citations, warnings and custodial arrests

Prepares criminal cases for prosecution, makes court appearances as required, and reports final case dispositions

Patrols the assigned area by emergency equipped vehicle, on foot, and/or by use of specialized vehicles (motorcycle, boat, ATV, etc.)

Provides protection and security for park visitors and their property

Provides first aid and CPR to injured visitors and/or employees

Coordinates and conducts search and rescue/recovery operations

Organizes and conducts investigations and makes reports related to homicides, suicides, drowning and motor vehicle and personal injury accidents in the assigned area

Conducts and cooperates in investigations involving narcotic drugs with other law enforcement agencies

Seizes, collects and processes evidence while maintaining a proper chain of custody for use in criminal prosecution

Participates in and/or coordinates law enforcement services at special events in assigned facilities

Controls and removes dangerous, injured or diseased animals from areas where they could harm themselves or visitors

Assists park visitors by providing information and directions and answering questions

Maintains accurate, up-to-date records and files for assigned facilities

Promotes public relations by giving educational programs to schools, civic groups and park users concerning the state park system, law enforcement and security

Conducts annual physical inventories of all accountable division property

Performs safety and security inspections in assigned facilities

Provides security for collected fees and funds and makes bank deposits as required

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Law enforcement certificationFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationCustomer service skillsBasic accounting skillsPhysical fitnessBasic computer skillsTeamworkInterpersonal communicationProblem-solving

Required

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and acceptable driving record (will be verified as part of comprehensive background check process)

If you have been convicted of a felony or any domestic violence charge, and/or been convicted of any misdemeanors which prohibit POST certification for Colorado Peace Officer standards, you will be disqualified from the process. Successful completion of a comprehensive background check is required

Federal law maintains prohibition of illegal drugs. If you have used any illegal drugs within the past 36 months you will be disqualified from the process and will not advance further

Must be available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays and may involve working during inclement weather

This position requires outdoor physical work that may require climbing in and out of vessels/vehicles and/or under trailers to perform job functions

The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense

Must attend and successfully complete required Colorado State Park training (may include full exposure to OC spray)

Must have or be able to attain valid current First Aid and CPR certifications

Must be able to work with limited supervision and work well within a team

Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service

Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)

Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday

Appear before an oral interview board

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be free of felony convictions or pending charges. Consideration will be given to all other previous violations of law, including misdemeanor violations, domestic violence, traffic and conservation laws

Must have successfully completed a (P.O.S.T) certified law enforcement academy and be eligible to be certified as a peace officer in the state of Colorado

Must be able to pass day and night firearms qualifications with duty weapon

Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background check

Applicants must successfully complete a psychological evaluation

Applicants must successfully complete a medical physical exam

Must attend and successfully complete required Colorado State Park training (may include full exposure to OC spray)