STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER)
State of California
Job Description and Duties
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STATE PARK PEACE OFFICER SUPERVISOR (RANGER) – NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / REDWOOD COAST SECTOR / JEDEDIAH SMITH REDWOODS STATE PARK
Work Where Outdoor Passion and Excellence Unite! Housing is located on the Jedediah Smith River where natural beauty and tranquility of world’s largest known redwoods and prime location for best winter steelhead and king salmon fishing meet! Parks, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources and creates opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Start your career where a work life balance is important! Join Our Team Today!
The reporting location for this position is Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in Crescent City, CA. This position will work under the general supervision of the State Park Superintendent III.
The Supervising Ranger is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Visitor Services operation, Public Safety and Law Enforcement, Patrol, Interpretation, and Resource Protection functions for the following State Park units: Pelican State Beach, Tolowa Dunes State Park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.
State housing may be required. Housing is located on the Jedediah Smith River. Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. For further information regarding this position, please contact Thomas Valterria at (707) 946-1801 or Thomas.Valterria@parks.ca.gov.
This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. The cutoff date(s) will be:
April 1st 2026 July 1st 2026
May 1st 2026 August 1st 2026
June 1st 2026 September 1st 2026
Do you have questions or need application assistance? The State Parks recruitment team is here to help! Email recruiting@parks.ca.gov for exam/job application prep, career guidance, mock interviews and more!
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. See Special Requirements below for required qualifications and a link to our Department information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.