Park Ranger PT at City of Boca Raton, FL

About the Department

Performs intermediate park patron service work involving public relations and safe use and enjoyment of District and City parks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Position Duties

• Patrols parks and recreation areas; enforces applicable rules.
• Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.
• Handles the transmission of daily receipts to in-house and bank facilities.
• Issues parking citations.
• Coordinate with the police department to request towing services within the City parks.
• Assist in the recovery of lost children and property.
• Monitors security of parked cars and places crime prevention warnings on them.
• Informs and directs park visitors.
• Renders CPR and first aid assistance when necessary.
• Corrects and/or reports any condition that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard.
• Addresses and reports on unsafe conditions, concerning activity, and disorder issues observed within city parks and facilities.

Related tasks:

• May be assigned limited supervisory duties during a shift.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of the City laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures.

Skilled in:

• Providing excellent customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Documenting accurately in reports.
• Responding to emergency situations, while remaining calm.

Ability to:

• Enforce Park rules and ordinances in a professional and courteous manner.
• Follow oral and written directions; ability to prepare detailed reports.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain the safety and well-being of both the public and park environment.
• Work both independently and as part of a team, assisting in park management.
• Quickly adapt to changing park conditions, weather, and emergency situations with the while focusing on park safety.

Other Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of customer service experience.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
• May be required to patrol the parks on a bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.
• Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety harness, CPR mask, rubber gloves, and safety vest.

SCHEDULE
Varied Days and Hours
Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

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