STATE PARK SUPERINTENDENT III

State of California

State of California

Sonoma County, CA, USA

Posted on May 13, 2026

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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This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. The cutoff date(s) will be:
June 1, 2026
July 1, 2026
August 1, 2026
September 1, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 15, 2026

STATE PARK SUPERINTENDENT III / BAY AREA DISTRICT/ DISTRICT OFFICE / PETALUMA CA

The reporting location for this position is the Bay Area District Office located at 845 Casa Gramde Rpad. Petaluma CA 94954. The State Park Superintendent III position works under general direction of the District Superintendent II. This position serves as the District Public Safety Superintendent and manages the Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Aquatic programs to achieve Department and District goals with an emphasis on law enforcement, emergency medical response, emergency services function, interagency public safety relations, citizen complaints, internal affairs investigation, law enforcement training, law enforcement equipment and tracking, policy review, Public Records Act requests, law enforcement records and evidence, and monthly and annual reporting requirements. This position provides direct oversight to the Public Safety and Law Enforcement operations, planning, and programs. Serves as a member of the District Core Team and works collaboratively with all core programs of the district and provides public safety oversight for parks within the district operated by non-profit organizations.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State Housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Cara O'Brien at (805) 776-2557 or cara.obrien@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.

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