Job Description and Duties

***This is a Peace Officer Position. To be eligible, you must 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.

If you are not a current peace officer and in possession of a POST – Academy, Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate, you are not eligible for this position.

For further information regarding your rights and eligibility please visit the Department Link listed below before calling or emailing the listed contact.***

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STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR I (LIFEGUARD/RANGER) – ORANGE COAST DISTRICT / SOUTH SECTOR

The reporting location for this position is the Orange Coast District - South Sector. This position will work under the direction of the SPPO Supervisor II (Lifeguard).

The Orange Coast District - South Sector is seeking a candidate for a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) position. The position will be responsible for supervising the sector-wide night shift operation on one side of the week. Currently, our Sector is staffed with 108 seasonal lifeguards, 60 park aides, 19 Peace Officers, and a robust camp host staff. Our fleet of patrol vehicles is in outstanding condition and includes SUVs, pick-ups, rescue water crafts, and a Surf Watch rescue boat. Our Sector’s dive team has 8 members, and our junior lifeguard programs serve over 600 kids annually. Our sector is committed to a 4x10’s work week with common Wednesday schedule throughout the entire year. Our special event calendar is filled with surf contests at our premier surf breaks, large scale concerts with well-known headliners, and many more. Opportunities for overtime at these events are abundant.

This Sector consists of 4 busy campgrounds, 3 aquatic operations, and several busy day use areas. The position is responsible for directly supervising SPPOs, park aides, and, in the absence of a Lifeguard Supervisor, the seasonal lifeguard staff. This position will respond to calls for enforcement backup and mutual aid requests. The position will also have a supervisory role in several ongoing youth programs and special events. Proper supervision at the Orange Coast District - South Sector is a most critical need in order to ensure public and employee safety and maximum revenue generation for the District and the Department.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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