Overview
Park Ranger Jobs in Kansas City, MO at City of Kansas City, MO
Title: Park Ranger
Company: City of Kansas City, MO
Location: Kansas City, MO
Three full-time position available with the Parks and Recreation Department, Park Security Division located at 1520 West 9th Street
Salary Range: $22.52-$33.78/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Work hours may vary
Application Deadline Date: February 07, 2024
Responsibilities
Assures the convenience and safety of all persons using the Kansas City, Missouri parks as permitted by the city ordinance.
Patrols Park areas in radio-equipped vehicles, on foot, on bicycle and on all-terrain vehicles (ATV) assisting park visitors and protecting park resources.
Checks Park visitors for appropriate passes and permits.
Locks and unlocks gates at specified opening and closing times.
Closes hazardous roads and barricades during dangerous conditions.
Educates the public regarding park rules and regulations, proper use of park facilities and park natural resources.
Removes persons violating any law, or the rules and regulations of the director of parks and recreation, or in any other way endangering the safety or property of others.
Issues General Ordinance Summons (GOS) and Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTT) when required.
Records incident reports and other reports as required to document incidents, damages, theft, accidents, patrol activities and any additional incidents that negate a written report.
Directs and regulates traffic by directing visitors, overseeing public use facilities and areas, and enforcing parking regulations.
Removes motor vehicles or trailers parked in violation of any city ordinance or requires the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to do so.
Provides traffic control and crowd control services.
Provides support to other divisions and law enforcement agencies as required.
Requests assistance from other law enforcement agencies, fire departments and emergency medical agencies, tow companies, etc.
Obtains needed medical, rescue or other emergency assistance in the event of emergencies involving illness or injury, or danger to life.
Assists with searches for possible drowning victims.
Reports all safety, health, or environmental hazards to the Park Ranger Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRES
high school or GED equivalency and 2 years of armed security experience. Must be eligible to obtain a Class A private officer’s commission as issued by the KCMO Police Department. Must be at least 21 years of age and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Class A private officer security license as issued by the Kansas City Police Department (must obtain within 6 months). ust possess a valid state-issued driver’s license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical, and psychological evaluation as prescribed by the City.
Other Information
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