Dcnr Ranger (Permanent) Presque Isle State Park

If you enjoy working in a beautiful, scenic environment, working outdoors and in law enforcement, working with the public while providing a service, being a respected role model, and working where no two days are alike, then Presque Isle State Park may be the place for you. Presque Isle State Park is hiring a full time-permanent DCNR Ranger position to provide the public a safe and enjoyable environment for recreation and relaxation.

This position serves as a public service, safety and law enforcement officer for Presque Isle State Park to ensure the safety of park visitors, park environment and park facilities, and to provide public contact.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts as required by Park Management.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 8 hour shifts with 30 minute paid lunch, 5 days per week. We are a 7 day/week operation.
• Work days and hours vary based on operational need.
• Full-time employment with benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the DCNR Ranger Trainee program; or
• Completion of 15 credits in natural or environmental sciences, natural resource management, park management, outdoor recreation, forestry, environmental education, ecology, wildlife management, or related natural resource or recreation courses; and completion of a department-recognized police training course such as the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (Act 120), or completion of an equivalent law enforcement officer training or certification program that allows eligibility for commissioning as a police officer.

• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.

• Possession of a valid certification or its equivalent in first aid and adult, child, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as approved by the PA Department of Health for professional rescuers or healthcare professionals.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

• All positions in this job will be required to successfully complete a structured law enforcement training program to obtain authority to exercise the power of arrest.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

• You must pass a background investigation.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• You may be disqualified.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.