PARK SERGEANT

Overview

Park Sergeant

We are hiring for 2 positions from this advertisement. Position numbers:  and . Salary: $61,523. Grade: LES
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Location:

Company F (Northwest) & A (North Central). Closing date: 12/16/2025.

• Lead and manage regional law enforcement operations across multiple state parks within an assigned region.
• Ensure regional adherence to Arkansas State Parks law enforcement policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Direct law enforcement activities during critical incidents, special events, or coordinated enforcement operations.
• Serve as the regional incident commander during emergencies, natural disasters, or large-scale investigations.
• Monitor and assess safety risks, criminal activity, and enforcement needs within the region to develop action plans, including resource deployment.
• Manage regional reports, documentation, budget planning, equipment inventory, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with the Park Lieutenant Colonel and other Majors to ensure consistency and efficiency across the state.
• Oversee regional training compliance, firearms qualifications, and readiness for emergency deployment.
• Supervise staff by interviewing, recommending staff for hire/fire, assigning and reviewing work, counseling, and evaluating performance.
• Handle employee relations issues and participate in disciplinary proceedings when necessary.
• Respond professionally to complaints, concerns, or inquiries related to park law enforcement operations.
• Provide administrative support by approving leave, training, assigned duties, schedules, and performance evaluations.
• Serve as a committee chair over one of the emergency services teams.
• Serve as a law enforcement instructor and field training officer for the department.
• Patrol for possible theft, illegal hunting, vandalism and other violations; make physical arrests; testify in court; assist local agencies; administer first aid.
• Enforce Arkansas traffic and criminal statutes, park-specific rules, and park regulations, including Arkansas Game and Fish laws; issue warnings or citations as needed.

• Strong leadership skills to guide, motivate, and manage law enforcement teams in a high-accountability environment.
• Conflict resolution and decision-making skills in fast-paced and dynamic settings.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication for reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments, local law enforcement, and emergency services.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity in all decision-making.
• Strong situational awareness and sound judgment under pressure.
• Proactive leadership in emergencies or unpredictable situations.
• Ability to adapt to evolving enforcement needs and organizational changes.
• Ability to mentor and teach law enforcement aspects to rangers in training and other law enforcement rangers.

• At least four years of experience in law enforcement, including at least two years in a leadership capacity.
• This position is subject to 24-hour calls; must be able to traverse rough terrain, work varied shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays, work in inclement weather, and carry a firearm on duty.

• Must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Arkansas.
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Position is eligible for full benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and annual and sick leave.

• EOE/AA/ADA; women and minorities encouraged to apply.
• Applications accepted online only: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
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The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions:
Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist…