LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

**PLEASE READ: Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 2100-Protective Services Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy, unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
If you are currently POST Certified in Louisiana, you may qualify for a testing exemption for this exam. You must respond appropriately to the question at the end of the application to be considered for this exemption. **

Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here .

This position is located at Fairview-Riverside State Park in Madisonville, LA.
The Special Entrance Rate for a Park Ranger 1 is $17.36/hour.

If offered the position, candidate must be able to drive to Baton Rouge to submit a background check.

This position is in a Career Progression Group up to a Park Ranger 2. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Park Ranger 1 or 2 based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the Class Specifications page by clicking here , for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by State and Federal laws is granted.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

This position may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.Function of Work:
To enforce all state laws, rules and regulations on a facility operated by the Office of State Parks and provide assistance to visitors.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Close from a Park Manager or other official or higher level.

Supervision Exercised:
None, although on small sites the incumbent may oversee the maintenance crew as needed.

Location of Work:
Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of State Parks. May be used by other organizations with approval from the Department of State Civil Service. (such as the Sabine River Authority).

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Park Ranger 2 by the lack of journeyman level responsibility and authority.

Differs from other law enforcement jobs by the confinement of work area to facilities operated by the Office of State Parks.

The purpose of this position is to enforce all applicable laws on a state park and to educate the public on their role in the protection of natural resources, cultural, and historic resources.

60% Law Enforcement

• Protects park visitors by enforcing federal, state, and local laws and park rules and regulations.
• Performs emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of the site.
• Investigates incidents and/or complaints such as, but not limited to, vehicular, vandalism, accidents, trespassing, and search/rescue that occur within the park boundaries.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Work with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys in the arrest and prosecution of individuals.
• Provides security by patrolling and inspecting the site by vehicle, foot patrol, bicycle, and boat.
• Teaches visitors to respect the delicate, natural balance of our state parks.
• Regulates the number of site visitors.

20% Customer Service

• Assists overnight guests during their stay by performing customer service duties.
• Provides tourism information and local directions to the park visitors, and disseminates other information as requested.
• Performs maintenance, custodial, inspections, and/or fee collection tasks as needed.

10% Administrative Support

• Prepares and maintains various records and reports associated with park operations.
• Prepares and maintains incident reports, recordings, etc. associated with law enforcement duties.

5% Training

• Participates and successfully completes all required training by the Office of State Parks. The training includes POST Council Certification annually, annual certification in First-Aid/CPR, and other certifications as designated by the Office of State Parks.
• Provides training and assistance in the development and training of Ranger l's as they work to meet the qualifications of the Ranger 2 position.

5% Park Events

• Works special details/events within the Office of State Parks in conjunction with federal, state, and local agencies that include inaugural events, search and rescue activities, parking details, specialized enforcement tasks, disaster assistance, and working special events at parks such as re-enactments, grand openings, day in the park events, school day events, etc.
• Confers with park staff to determine subject and schedules for park programs.

Perform additional duties as assigned and performs customer service to a high degree of excellence.