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Law Enforcement - Park Ranger; Seasonal

Job in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, 57501, USA
Listing for: South Dakota State Government
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Outdoor / Nature
  • Government
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27.45 USD Hourly USD 27.45 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Law Enforcement - Park Ranger (Seasonal)

Park Ranger (Summer Seasonal)

Agency:
Game Fish & Parks

Location:

Multiple Locations
Minimum Salary: $27.45 Hourly

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a Regional Conservation Officer Supervisor or District Conservation Officer Supervisor and the guidance of an assigned Conservation Officer as mentor, the seasonal Park Ranger enforces park regulations, boating laws, conservation laws, and criminal laws to ensure compliance, protect public resources, and promote public safety. Maintains public relations with the general public, park visitors, landowners, concessionaires, business owners and other agencies to ensure departmental activities are implemented and understood and to provide comprehensive customer service.

Qualifications
  • Applicants must be 21 years of age by the date of employment and meet all requirements for a law enforcement officer for South Dakota.
  • All applicants must be certified as a law enforcement officer in South Dakota.
  • The incumbent will be required to pass firearms and PPCT (defensive tactics) proficiency tests and meet department minimum qualification standards.
  • Background investigations will be conducted on all successful applicants prior to employment and pre-employment drug testing is required.
  • First aid, CPR, EMT, or first responder certificates are desirable.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
Uniforms and Work Hours

Uniforms and law enforcement equipment are provided and employees must comply with uniform dress. This position requires employees to work holidays, weekends, and irregular or rotating shifts. The normal summer season is mid-May through Labor Day. All applicants must attend a Park Ranger Training to be held in the Spring. Some employees may work earlier or later. Seasonal employees are paid only for hours worked;

no paid time off or benefits.

Locations

Department of Game, Fish and Parks - Numerous positions available statewide; requires one application.

  • Roy Lake/Aberdeen (Richmond/Mina Lakes)
  • Hot Springs (Angostura)
  • Belle Fourche/Spearfish (Northern Hills)
  • Bruce (Oakwood Lakes)
  • Canton (Newton Hills State Park)
  • Custer State Park
  • Gettysburg/Mobridge (West Whitlock)
  • Watertown
  • Pickstown (North Point Recreation Area)
  • Platte (Snake Creek)
  • Pierre (Farm Island/West Bend)
  • Sioux Falls
  • Yankton (Lewis and Clark Recreation Area)
Additional Information

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Applicants must apply online:
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-stateofsout
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:  Email: careers.us
/workforus


* Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

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