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State Park Ranger I
Pay Grade12
Salary
$4,117.33 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road
Dawson Springs, KY 42408 USA
Dawson Springs, KY 42408 USA
Description
The Kentucky State Park Ranger Division has an opening at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park for a State ParkRanger I. A Kentucky State Park Ranger I enforces state laws on Kentucky State Park properties, protectingour guests and property and providing a safe environment. Shifts may vary depending upon the needs of thepark.
The Kentucky State Park Ranger I at times may provide services to our guests such as trail rescues, first aid,general information such as area attractions and information regarding assigned park.
The ideal candidate will have:
This position participates in a Hazardous duty retirement in addition to regular retirement.
Information on Reciprocity can be obtained by following the information at Reciprocity - Kentucky LawEnforcement Council.
If you enjoy the outdoors, interacting with people and working independently consider applying to become aKentucky State Park Ranger!
The Kentucky State Park Ranger I at times may provide services to our guests such as trail rescues, first aid,general information such as area attractions and information regarding assigned park.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Required Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) Certification. For more information visit: https://docjt.ky.gov/
- A working knowledge of Kentucky Revised Statutes.
- The ability to quickly learn the policies and procedures of the Kentucky State Parks and RangerDivision.
- Have a strong work ethic and be able to work alone with minimal supervision.
- The ability to use basic computer programs.
- Have strong verbal and written skills.
This position participates in a Hazardous duty retirement in addition to regular retirement.
Information on Reciprocity can be obtained by following the information at Reciprocity - Kentucky LawEnforcement Council.
If you enjoy the outdoors, interacting with people and working independently consider applying to become aKentucky State Park Ranger!
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have one year of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Employees in this job title are subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 15 and 503 KAR 1:140 relating to peace officer certification as administered by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification (s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Conditions are consistent with other law enforcement officers. Incumbents working in this job title perform work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jammie Moore at jammie.moore@ky.gov or 270-362-4271.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
