Urban Park Ranger III
$63,710,400–$76,440,000 year
On-siteHighlands Ranch, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct proactive patrols of 2,600 acres of open space, 68 miles of trails, and 26 parks to promote voluntary compliance through education and problem-solving. Enforce Metro District rules by issuing warnings, parking citations, and criminal summons when appropriate, while responding to visitor concerns, complaints, and emergencies. Prepare reports, citations, and supporting documentation, and provide support to partner agencies including the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Assist in training new Rangers, identify training needs, and recommend process improvements to supervisors. Work flexible 40-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to sunset, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as staffing requires.
Required Qualifications
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Background check
- Illegal substances screening
- Motor vehicle record check
- Experience in park ranger operations
- Experience in public safety
- Experience in visitor services and public engagement
- Experience in rules enforcement
- Experience in report writing and case documentation
- Experience in issuing citations, parking violations, or summonses
- Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Experience in field training
- Experience in working collaboratively with partner agencies
- Ability to balance education, customer service, and regulatory enforcement
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and remain calm under pressure
- Ability to build trust with coworkers, partner agencies, and the public
- Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully
- Ability to take initiative while supporting the goals of the team
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Availability for evening hours
- Availability for early morning hours
- Availability for weekend hours
- Availability to work holidays as staffing needs dictate
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in park ranger operations
- Experience in public safety
- Experience in visitor services and public engagement
- Experience in rules enforcement
- Experience in report writing and case documentation
- Experience in issuing citations, parking violations, or summonses
- Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Experience in field training
- Experience in working collaboratively with partner agencies
- Experience in balancing education, customer service, and regulatory enforcement
- Experience in exercising sound judgment and remaining calm under pressure
- Experience in building trust with coworkers, partner agencies, and the public
- Experience in communicating professionally and respectfully
- Experience in taking initiative while supporting the goals of the team
- Experience in demonstrating integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement
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