Position Summary
Position is responsible for maintaining safe parks, enforcing park rules, regulations, and ordinances, as well as local and state laws.
Position Responsibilities
Patrols the parks in their assigned district visiting each at least one time every three days.
Safeguards parks property and reports security shortcomings.
Responds to requests for assistance from Indy Parks employees.
Responds to requests for assistance from members of the public.
Assists motorists in need.
Investigates criminal activity in assigned parks.
Accurately reports all criminal activity within assigned parks.
Warns and cites violators in parks.
Reports maintenance issues on parks properties.
Enforces traffic in and around parks when it impacts the safety of park patrons.
Assists with public presentations.
Assists other law enforcement agencies when nearby, returning to duty when sufficient officers are on the scene to control the situation.
Maintains assigned equipment in a timely manner.
Represents Park Rangers & Indy Parks in a positive manner.
Responds to requests for wildlife rescues / injured wildlife.
Performs security activities i.e. pools, waterways, concerts, special details.
Responds to alarms on park properties.
Investigates suspicious activity on park properties.
Conducts crash investigations on park property and/ or involving park dept. vehicles.
Appears in court to testify on park related cases.
Notifies Sergeants or next ranking supervisor, of any serious incidents, injuries to Park Rangers, accidents involving Park Rangers, or incidents with media involvement.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and LETB certification with two (2) years' law enforcement experience required. Must have completed the Tier 2 Basic Course for LETB required. Must be a resident citizen of the United States, 21 years old, and have no arrest or charges with a felony that has not been expunged by a court, even if charges were later dropped or dismissed; no misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence under [18 USC
- 922 (g)], that has not been expunged by a court, even if charges were later dropped or dismissed. Must possess a valid driver's license from their state of residence. Must be a resident of Marion County within six (6) months of hire. Cannot have been dishonorably discharged from the military. Must be able to successfully pass a mandatory drug screen, an extensive pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment physical agility screening. Must be able to operate a computer and various software, work various shifts and weekends. Must be able to operate a telephone and radio.
Work is conducted in various weather conditions also utilizing patrol vehicles, boats, jet skis and ATV's. There are certain safety and health hazards or dangers that the Ranger may come in contact with. Permanent shift with rotating days off; some flexibility in working hours may be required; field conditions; exposure to extreme weather conditions, armed and/or dangerous persons, arrest of felons, individuals with contagious diseases, and hazards associated with emergency driving and traffic control.
Independent Judgment
Independent judgment is regularly used when there are no policies or laws to cover situation Rangers come in contact with.
