Park Ranger (Protection)
Park Ranger (Protection)
Duties
Selected candidates will attend training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. Completion of Ranger Specific Basic Training (RSBT) and Land Management Police Training (LMPT) is required. Completion of the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) is also mandatory. FTEP may or may not occur at the candidate's employing park. Training occurs on-site at FLETC and students are housed in dormitories or hotels at no cost to the trainee. Students are employed and paid by their park while attending training. See the "Additional Information" section for more information.
For more information about becoming a Park Ranger prior to applying to this announcement go to the Become a Law Enforcement Ranger website.
Park Ranger (Protection) Standard Duties:
Enforce Federal laws, regulations and policies; patrol front country and backcountry sites.
Emergency response (utilizing Incident Command System) including medical services, search and rescue, and wildland/structural fire suppression.
Facilitate visitor stewardship and orientation; wilderness management; boundary enforcement; protection of natural and cultural
resources (e.g. wildlife, plants, archaeological sites, and historic buildings).
Assist with preliminary investigations of felonies, crimes, and violations of park rules, public use, safety requirements, and motor vehicle accidents.
Crowd control activities; proactively protects park resources from all forms of degradation.
Additional duties for GL-7:The incumbent will independently conduct law enforcement investigations into misdemeanor violations.
Under the supervision of a Type I commissioned personnel, investigate felony violations and fatalities.
Additional duties for GL-9:The incumbent will independently conduct law enforcement investigations into misdemeanor, felony violations and fatalities.
The incumbent will provide specialized knowledge of resource protection, resource education, and public use management.
Open & closing dates
11/18/2024 to 12/02/2024
This job will close when we have received 450 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$48,809 - $79,954 per year
Pay scale & grade
GL 5 - 9
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection