Park Ranger - Keystone State Park

Park Ranger – Keystone State Park

Agency:
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

Type:
Regular, Full Time

Compensation:
Starting $19.81/hr (may increase to $21.78/hr after one‑year trial)

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patrolling park/resort grounds and property and the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes ensuring the safety and welfare of park/resort visitors and assigned staff.

• Patrol assigned areas within a state park/resort; provides security and protection for property, visitors and staff.

• Assists visitors as needed; ensures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations, including traffic enforcement.

• Conducts investigations; issues warning and written citations; makes arrests and seizes and secures property and/or contraband; writes detailed reports; and completes appropriate documentation.

• Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings; provides testimony or presents evidence as required; and assists other law enforcement agencies.

• Provides security and protection to the public and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department staff, state property, and natural resources.

• Provides first aid to injured person(s) as necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Possess Peace Officer CLEET certification or out of state equivalent

• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.

• Be in sound physical and psychological condition as evidenced through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s screening process

• Pass a pre‑employment drug test and polygraph

• Pass Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System physical

• Pass a rigid character and background investigation

• Within one year of hire, selected person must complete OTRD’s in‑house Field Training Officer Program.

• Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.

• Some positions may require statewide travel.

• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a background check.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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