Job Description and Duties

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER (RANGER/LIFEGUARD) – STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT

This is a Peace Officer Position. To be eligible, you must be an external candidate and meet the minimum qualifications established by the Department of Human Resources AND either be currently eligible or eligible for reinstatement as a PC 830.2, California State Peace Officer.

Positions are available in multiple counties.

STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER(PC 830.2 – Full statewide peace officer powers, on- and off-duty)

Incumbents patrol state park lands and waters by vehicle, vessel, horse, or foot; enforce park regulations, state laws, and applicable codes; issue citations; conduct investigations; and effect physical arrests for infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, and warrants.

Officers respond to emergencies, direct critical incidents, perform search-and-rescue operations, provide emergency medical care, assist in wildland/structural fire suppression, and perform traffic control and dispatching as needed.

Specialized assignments may include cliff/technical rescue, ski patrol, public safety diving, surf/swiftwater/flat-water rescue, mounted patrol, off-road vehicle/motorcycle enforcement, or K-9 handler.

Officers are armed with firearms, baton, OC spray, ECD, and restraints; maintain POST firearms and defensive tactics qualifications; and meet ongoing physical fitness and training standards in high-risk, physically demanding environments.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.