Park Police Officer I
Salary: $28.50/Hr. – $39.44/Hr.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience may be substituted for degree.
- Education may be substituted for experience.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Natural Science field, Criminal Justice or other related field is preferred.