Miami County Park District
Job Description

Job Title:	Ranger
Position Number:	201
FLSA Status:	Non-Exempt
Position Type:	Full-Time 
Division:	Law Enforcement 
Reports To:	Designated Representative
Written:		04-19-01
Last Revision:	02-08-17

SUMMARY

The Ranger (full-time) is a law enforcement position that provides protection and safety for the Miami County Park District visitors, properties, natural resources, and adjacent areas.  Rangers enforce Park District ordinances and state laws, and enhance park users experiences through assistance, information and education.

WORKING HOURS

This is an 80-hour biweekly position as set forth in the policies job classification section of the policy manual. In the performance of this position, there is no set hours or days. The employee must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays and extended hours as required to perform the duties set forth in this position. The employee is eligible for those benefits as outlined in the Employee Rules and Regulation for this position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.	Preventive patrol of parkways, trails, recreational facilities, buildings, and natural resources within the Park District to assure the safety and welfare of park users.
•	Enforces Park District regulations, state statutes (including fish and game laws) and special regulations, as appropriate.
•	Receives and responds to complaints of park users.  Investigates violations occurring within boundaries of the Park District.
•	Provides mutual aid and assistance to other law enforcement agencies, as requested and directed.
2.	Provides positive public service/assistance, information and education to the public regarding proper use of Miami County Park District parks and its programs, services and facilities.  Performs a variety of public relation functions including group presentations and outreach programs.  Maintains cooperative and cordial relations with park users.
3.	Responds to calls for service and records all relevant information from park users/individuals involved.
4.	Administers first aid to injured persons.
5.	Responds to citizen complaints, testifies and presents evidence in court on cases investigated.
6.	Provides traffic direction and control during special events and/or emergencies.

OTHER DUTIES

1.	Participates with Park District staff in developing and carrying out programs to inform the public of the objectives and proper use of Park District facilities.
2.	Wears prescribed Ranger uniform and presents a dignified, business-like appearance at all times.
3.	Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment.  Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable, and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
4.	Keeps supervisor informed of essential issues through reports and one on one communications.
5.	Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

•	Experience as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Ohio preferred.
•	Possesses a valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
•	Sound physical condition, with height and weight corresponding.
•	20/200 correctable 20/20 vision in both eyes, absence of color blindness.
•	Minimum 21 years of age.
•	Pass background investigation including drug, polygraph and psychological testing.
•	United States citizen, resident of the State of Ohio.
•	Must be certified by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission or completed at time of hire. 
•	No significant or serious criminal record and a good driving record.
•	Must be willing to work all shifts, holidays, and weekends. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND /OR EXPERIENCE

Shall possess High School diploma or G.E.D., Associates Degree preferred.  Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission certification or completed at time of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and other educational manuals and instructions. Ability to write reports and correspondence in an effective manner. Ability to speak effectively before groups, employees or organizations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commission, proportions and percentages.

REASONING ABILITIES

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

CERTIFICATES, LICENSEES, REGISTRATIONS

Shall be a certified Law Enforcement Officer for the State of Ohio or attend an accredited law enforcement school and obtain certification at time of employment.  

Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a good driving record, who is insurable with the Miami County Park District and availability of a vehicle to use for work purposes. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance. The employee is required to stoop, kneel and crouch and lift 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, cold and heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in this position may at times be extreme. The employee may be exposed to various viruses, colds, flues, and any other communicable diseases. The employee may be exposed to outside pollutants in the air, water or land. The employee may be exposed to various pesticides. This person may be exposed to dust, dirt and other air born particulates.