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 (LIFEGUARD)(K9) – CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT / RANCHO SAN LUIS SECTOR / SAN LUIS RESERVOIR STATE RECREATION AREA

The reporting location for this position is San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area in Gustine, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger).

This position is assigned to the Rancho San Luis Sector, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area State Recreation Area located in Gustine, CA and is responsible for immediate K-9 response throughout Central Valley Parks. The K-9 Handler will work as part of a team with the State Park Peace Officer Rangers and Lifeguards in Rancho San Luis and Rivers Sector park units. The duties of this position will include law enforcement, public safety, resource protection, interpretation, education and other duties associated with general park operations.

The K-9 Handler will work evening and night shifts, and others as assigned, and may work special assignments throughout the State of California. The K-9 Handler will maintain his/her equipment in good working order to represent the Department in a professional manner. Night shift patrol operations, canine program, alarm/detection systems (development, monitoring and maintenance), special assignments, special events, administrative assignments, and special operations.

State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

In order to be eligible for this position, candidates must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a DPR State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) or (Lifeguard).

The incumbent will be expected to complete the annual POST K-9 team evaluation. This vacancy is available to current Canine Handlers who must have completed the annual POST K-9 team evaluation and have met the Department standards as required in the Canine Handler Handbook. Please provide proof of eligibility with application. If no current Canine Handlers apply, the vacancy will be open to those interested in becoming Canine Handlers under the Canine Handler selection process. Interested Canine and non-Canine Handlers should both apply at this time. A supplemental application process will be required for all non-Canine Handler applicants. Candidates that will be eligible for selection to the Canine Program by the final filing date are encouraged to apply. The incumbent will be expected to maintain canine certification and training.

For specific K9 related inquiries, applicants should contact Canine Superintendent Mike Gleckler at (916) 893-3539 or Michael.Gleckler@parks.ca.gov.

Appointment to the Canine position to be based on an interview, physical fitness and skills assessment, not seniority. Skills testing may involve proficiency evaluation or scenarios involving firearms, defensive tactics and first aid. In order to be eligible for this position, candidates must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a DPR State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) or (Lifeguard).

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Gerald Heberling at (209) 710-3464 or at Gerald.Heberling@parks.ca.gov.

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.