Temporary Park Ranger - Glendale, United States - City of Glendale, AZ

City of Glendale, AZ
City of Glendale, AZ
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Glendale, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Description:


  • Get ready for a fastpaced work environment that allows you to bring your passion to work. We encourage our employees to be innovative and have fun. As part of the Glendale Park Ranger Team, you will provide support to citizens that use the Glendale parks and ensure park rules are followed to keep our Glendale parks safe

The City of Glendale is hiring 3 Temporary Park Rangers. This position is a temporary, 30 hour or less position with a
flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays


Essential Functions:


  • Operates a portable radio to maintain contact with staff and local law enforcement agencies.
Resolves and handles complaints within the City of Glendale parks, trails, recreation facilities and sports complexes.

  • Monitors park activities and users; educates and enforces park policies, regulations, and
applicable city codes.

  • Works with volunteers to provide educational programs that promote park and facility use.
  • Performs park security activities; monitors events; identifies and reports unsafe conditions
and vandalism.

  • Patrols park to deter criminal and other undesirable activity.
  • Ensures that reserved facilities are available to users in a safe, clean condition, checks for
permits.

  • Provides assistance in emergency situations; call for police or medical assistance.
  • Answers routine questions and assists park users as required.
  • Checks and monitors safety of playground equipment.
  • Prepares reports of injuries, vandalism, thefts, and patrol activities.
  • Cleans area using broom, mop or other tools.
  • Moves debris, dirt or other material using a shovel, rake or other tool.
  • Sets up tables, chairs, barricades, traffic cones, etc.
  • Assists with setting up for special events.
  • Sets up barricades and signage for safety and maintenance closures in parks, trails,
recreation facilities and sports complexes.

  • Solves problems, shows compassion, and builds relationships with the public, outside
agencies, internal departments and volunteers.

  • Operates a City vehicle.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors:

One year of experience in public recreation, security, or related field.


Preferred Qualifications:
Park ranger, sworn law enforcement, or military experience is preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.


Knowledge of:
Parks and Recreation department policies and regulations City ordinances and state statutes for park use Park safety practices Patrol and security procedures and practices


Ability to:
Handle encounters with hostile or irate individuals Conduct equipment or facility checks; identify hazardous or unsafe conditions or behaviors Understand and follow safe working practices Effectively communicate verbally and in writing Keep accurate records; prepare accurate and timely reports Perform basic life support and basic first aid procedures Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public


Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:


  • Requires lifting of up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to operate a city vehicle.
  • Must be able to enter and exit a city vehicle.
  • Working Conditions: Exposure to varying weather conditions; extensive walking, patrolling a City park. Occasionally encounters hostile or irate persons.
No benefits provided
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