Park Ranger

6 days ago


Sacramento, California, United States Sacramento County CA Full time

About the Position

This is a unique opportunity to join the Sacramento County CA team as a Park Ranger Recruit. As a Park Ranger, you will play a critical role in maintaining the county's park system and enforcing laws and regulations related to conservation and wildlife protection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in a basic law enforcement training program, including a State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Academy.
  • Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, and ordinances related to the county park system and law enforcement activities.
  • Analyze and interpret legal codes and ordinances.
  • Develop keen powers of observation and obtain information through interview and interrogation.
  • Keep accurate records and prepare clear, concise, and understandable reports.
  • Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
  • Learn the use and care of small firearms.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
  • Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test.
  • Completion of the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) test with a passing score prior to appointment.
  • Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
  • Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Working Conditions

  • Work various shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Work outside in all types of climatic conditions, including inclement or very hot weather.
  • Work around dust, dirt, noise, and odors.
  • Work alone for extended periods of time.
  • Work in areas of low illumination.
  • Wear and maintain a designated Park Ranger uniform, including department-issued safety equipment such as a duty/gun belt, ballistic vest, respirator, etc.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.


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