City of Moreno Valley Employment – Park Ranger

Job Description:

Under direction, performs a variety of patrol and maintenance duties in City parks and facilities to provide a safe and inviting environment for those who use the City’s parks and open spaces; and performs related duties as assigned.

Park Ranger is a public safety position responsible for the positive enforcement of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to Parks and Recreation Department property. Park Rangers patrol and monitor parks and related facilities to enforce park rules, regulations and City codes, perform minor main­tenance, record and report violations of regulations and ordinances governing the use of the park facilities, and respond to emergency situations.

Job Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Patrols and monitors activities in assigned parks and designated park facilities to enforce established rules, regulations and City codes and ordinances.
2. Reports and cites parking and other City ordinance violations.
3. Reports destruction or defacement of park facilities; reports unsafe or unlawful acts or situations; provides positive enforcement through counseling sessions with violators or through issuance of citations.
4. Participates in Parks and Recreation activities and programs and assists with special programs and activities as assigned; directs traffic as needed.
5. Prepares reports regarding scheduled and unscheduled activities and concerns within the parks; maintains accurate daily activity logs and records.
6. Notifies other City departments and other agencies regarding park problems and patrol complaints.
7. Provides information, direction and assistance to the public; provides emergency services, including CPR and first-aid, as necessary.
8. Works cooperatively and effectively with the public and other departments.
9. Educates the public to develop an understanding of the significance of parks, park environments and recreation programs.

Job Requirements:

General security practices and laws regarding search and seizure.
Organizational and functional responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Department and location of City parks and facilities.
Principles of outdoor recreation, interpretation, special events and other types of visitor services.
Applicable City ordinances, department rules and regulations and county and state codes and laws.
Basic first-aid, CPR and self-defense techniques.
Proper two-way radio usage and proceduresLearn and apply relevant municipal and penal code sections and City park rules and regulations.
Apply practical judgment and critical reasoning to enforcement and information-gathering situations.
Calmly and effectively confront possible dangerous and/or emotionally tense situations.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Maintain accurate records and write clear and comprehensive reports.
Safely operate City vehicles and practice courteous driving practices.
Perform routine non-scheduled park maintenance activities.
Operate office business machines, including personal computers.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and speak effectively in public.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City management and staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

Job Details:

Company: City of Moreno Valley

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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