Must meet requirements to qualify for Park Police Trainee** position
AND High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as a Park Police 1 OR Must meet requirements to qualify for Park Police Trainee** position AND High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of P.O.S.T (Peace Officers Standards and Training) Commission certified law enforcement experience. (Certified officers who have had more than a three (3) year break, but less than a seven (7) year break in full-time law enforcement service shall enroll in the Commission-approved three (3) week Transition School within six (6) months of returning to full-time employment before their certification is reactivated. Officers with a seven (7) year or longer break in full-time law enforcement service shall be required to re-attend a Basic Law Enforcement Course.)
This position is with the Parks & Recreation Department. Park Police Officers assist citizens to ensure the use of parks is safe and enjoyable and to resolve any disputes occurring in parks. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the enforcement of all state and local laws, ordinances, and Park Board regulations. This position requires the candidate to be able to patrol in patrol car or on foot to monitor parks, playgrounds, greenways and other park property for illegal activities and to ensure visitors are safe. ATVs, Bikes, and Mounted are specialized units that are available if the officer choses, however, are not mandatory. Candidates may be exposed to unknown and potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions.
All Officers must be able to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
***Pre-academy hiring opportunities may be available.
Typical Duties
- Leads and performs crime prevention and law enforcement duties throughout the Metropolitan Park System.
- Patrols an assigned area in an automobile or on foot. Bike, ATV, and mounted are available options after specialized training goals are achieved.
- Enforces all park regulations and all state and local laws and ordinances.
- Responds to messages or instructions and appears at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, damage to property, or other offenses.
- Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
- Makes arrests, issues citations, gives verbal warnings, directs traffic, and assists with crowd control, as needed.
- Notes and reports traffic hazards.
- Assists other law enforcement personnel as needed.
- Appears in court as required.
- Writes accurate case reports and maintains a log of activities.
- May train Park Police 1.