Park Ranger

The purpose of this classification is to perform park patron service work involving public relations, safe use of City parks, parking enforcement, City Building Security.  Protects public property by properly interpreting park rules and educating park patrons about regulations established for that purpose.   Secures recreation areas and facilities.The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification.  They are not listed in any order of importance.  The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Patrols City parks, recreation areas, and City owned buildings.
 
Patrols City designated metered parking areas for proper use and parking enforcement.
 
Meets the public and gives information concerning park facilities, park rules and regulations, and other matters of public interest.
 
Enforces applicable ordinances.
 
Locks gates, bathrooms doors, and ensures that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.
 
Assists in the recovery of lost children and property.
 
Corrects and/or reports any conditions that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard.
 
Checks buildings, and facilities in parks for security and vandalisms.
 
Prepares reports as required.
 
Directs vehicle and boat traffic inside park boundaries, aids motorists and boaters as required.
 
Renders First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.
 
Performs related work as required.
 
 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
 
Provides assistance at Department and/or City sponsored special events.

Provides security for City Hall and Public Meetings.
 
Set up rooms/facilities for special events or functions.
 
Assists in providing crowd control.
 
Performs minor maintenance and/or custodial duties when necessary.High school Diploma or valid equivalent AND two (2) years of experience as a park ranger, security personnel, military personnel, civic law enforcement, or related experience AND must possess (or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.  
Must possess or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within twelve (12) months of hire; Must possess or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire and maintain Florida Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification; Must obtain Crowd Management Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.


Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, and engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
 
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
 
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
 
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
 
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
 
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.
 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 
Knowledge of City codes and ordinances

Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques

Ability to secure and analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions

Ability to meet the public and to deal courteously but firmly with them in explaining Park Ordinances, rules and regulations.

Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests.