Overview
Park Ranger Jobs in Cumming, Georgia, USA at Forsyth County, GA
Title: Park Ranger
Company: Forsyth County, GA
Location: Cumming, Georgia, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: Government, Security
Position: Park Ranger I
Position Information
The
purpose
of this classification is to perform routine patrol duties to monitor activity throughout the park system ensuring visitor compliance with established rules, regulations, ordinances and procedures.
Job Summary
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Patrols assigned park areas and monitors activity for compliance with park rules and regulations; maintains awareness of potential problem situations throughout the grounds.
Conducts preliminary investigations involving crime, incidents and other activities in potential violation of local ordinances, park rules and related regulations.
Enforces local ordinances as well as department rules and regulations; issues citations and parking tickets as warranted.
Directs traffic during increased visitor activity.
Acts as a positive representative of the County and the park system when interacting with visitors; provides information and assistance to the public regarding rules, regulations, attractions and related topics.
Operates a vehicle to patrol the park; performs routine vehicle maintenance; conducts vehicle safety inspections.
Completes required forms, reports and documents.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with one to two years of experience in law enforcement or security work; or any equivalent combination of
education
, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Class C driver’s license.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 – 4 Years – 20 days per year – 6.16 hours per pay period
5 – 14 Years – 25 days per year – 7.70 hours per pay period
15+Years – 30 days per year – 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
* Aetna Choice POS II – $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
* Aetna Choice POS II – $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
* Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
* Base $1,000 Plan
* Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance
The vision plan …
