New Job Park Ranger In Missouri

Several full-time positions available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Parks Security Division located at 1520 West 9th Street
Salary Range: $22.52-$33.78/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. during training. After training, assigned to shift based on Department needs. Some weekend hours may be required.
Application Deadline Date: August 7, 2023

• Assists the Director of Parks and Recreation in the security, control, management and protection of all Kansas City, Missouri parks, park property, boulevards, roadways within the parks, community centers and all wildlife and natural/cultural resources of the park.
• Assures the convenience and safety of all persons using the Kansas City, Missouri parks as permitted by city ordinance.
• Educates public regarding park rules and regulations, proper use of park facilities and park natural resources.
• Issues General Ordinance Summonses (GOS) and Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTT) when required.
• Writes incident reports and other reports as required to document and notate incidents, damage, theft, etc.
• Directs traffic when needed as conditions may require.
• Takes reasonable steps to obtain needed medical, rescue or other emergency assistance when needed.
• Removes motor vehicles or trailers parked in violation of any city ordinance relating to the parking of a motor vehicle or a trailer or require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to do so.
• Removes persons who are in violation of any law, rule, or regulation pertaining to Parks and Recreation properties, and in any other way endangering the safety or property of others.
• Provides support to other divisions and law enforcement agencies as required.
• Conducts activities in accordance with state laws, city ordinances and park rules for the safety and security of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department properties and facilities.
• Patrols Park areas in radio-equipped vehicles, on foot, on bicycle and on all-terrain vehicles (ATV) assisting park visitors and protecting park resources.
• Checks Park visitors for appropriate passes and permits. Issues GOS’s and UTT’s to violators of parks related city ordinances when necessary.
• Locks and unlocks gates at specified opening and closing times.

REQUIRES high school graduation and 2 years of armed security experience. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical, and psychological evaluation as prescribed by the City. Must be eligible to obtain a class A private officer’s commission as issued by the KCMO Police Department with 6 months.

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Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

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