Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:Park Rangers are responsible for enforcing the park ordinance and associated regulations. They provide park visitors with information and directions, protect park resources, and provide a positive visitor experience. The Park Ranger is responsible for all security, ticketing, and permits. Park Rangers aid in all facets of Department events.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential Functions
Checks on parks, facilities, vehicles, and patrons to ensure safety and rule adherence. Provides traffic control, surveillance, and support for Department events. Locks and unlocks facilities for patrons/employees as needed. Issues warnings or tickets/citations for serious or continuous violations. Prepares for patrol by calling on, obtaining log sheets and any information from the office, gathering necessary equipment, cleaning off and fueling vehicles, and completing all logs, reports, and hours sheets.Non-Essential FunctionsMiscellaneous tasks or duties as assigned.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. certification from a recognized issuing agency.
- One (1) year of job-related experience and/or training (i.e. parks & recreation, law enforcement, resource management, education, emergency medicine, and customer service).
- Act 120 certification and/or previous Police, Ranger, or Security experience preferred.
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license is required.
- Must have or be able to obtain current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Experience with departmental equipment.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent positive public relations and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of PA Criminal Code, Vehicle Code, Parks Code, Civil Law, Labor relations/law, PA Fish and Boat Code, and PA Game Laws.
- Knowledge of EMS, MSDS, fire safety, and environmental issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to recognize liabilities for the County and immediately act upon them.
- Adaptability to changing departmental needs and priorities.
- Ability to deal with potentially dangerous people, criminal behavior, resistant people and persons of varying mental and physical abilities.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Basic IBM compatible skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle stress.
- Physical presence in the facilities is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to work extended hours - sometimes 12-16 hours.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
- Ability to walk, hike, and bicycle at various intervals.
- Ability to aid or lift people in need.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Potential for working in extremely hazardous situations when dealing with enforcement issues.
- May be required to respond to calls in low or no light conditions and usually alone.
- Will be required to work outside 80-85% of the time (depending on the season) and will be exposed to variable weather conditions.
- Will work varied shift patterns to ensure park coverage throughout the year, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.About UsEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.About Us: Berks County is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and top-notch educational institutions. Whether you are interested in County services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start.About the TeamMission Statement: It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.