Park Ranger Recruit

Park Ranger Recruit

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 8 / 5 / 25, 9 / 9 / 25, 10 / 7 / 25, 11 / 12 / 25, 12 / 9 / 25, (final cut-off).

Under close supervision, the Park Ranger Recruit participates 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.

Ability to read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to the County park system and law enforcement activities.

Analyze and interpret legal codes and ordinances.

Adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation.

Develop keen powers of observation.

Obtain information through interview and interrogation.

Understand and follow written and oral direction.

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 Either : Graduation from high school. Or : Satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test.

Note : Completion of the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) test with a passing score is required prior to appointment to this class

Compliance with Government Code : Incumbents appointed to this class shall meet the minimum standards set forth in California Government Code, Section 1031.

Criminal History and Background Checks : The County shall access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws.

License Requirement : A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class.

Certification Requirement : Successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy is required within 12 months of appointment.

Physical Requirements : Positions in this class require the incumbents to :

• Be able to meet medical standards as prescribed by P.O.S.T. and detailed in the P.O.S.T. Medical Screening Manual
• Possess sufficient physical ability to perform the full scope and functions of the job, including the ability to climb barriers, jump obstacles, and perform strenuous physical activities and control resisting subjects with a minimum of force necessary to effect an arrest

Working Conditions : Positions in this class require the incumbents to :

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