PARK RANGER III 5603

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for supervising the protection of a large park or recreational area or several smaller parks or recreational areas. Supervision is exercised over Park Rangers through inspections and the assignment of duties in accordance with general instructions received from the Park Ranger IV. Both technical and administrative duties are performed by an employee in this class. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assigns duties to subordinate Park Rangers and instructs them on new methods;

Supervises subordinates in calming civil disorders, such as unruly groups at parks and beaches;

Supervises and assists in conducting searches for missing persons at parks and recreational areas;

Supervises law enforcement activities which occur within an assigned park;

Investigates and corrects complaints regarding the law enforcement activities at assigned parks;

Maintains records and prepares reports on the operations and incidents which occur at the park assigned;

Prepares evaluations for work performed by subordinate Park Rangers;

May act as a Post Commander or as a Zone Commander responsible for the protection of an assigned public park(s) or recreational area(s);

Interfaces with the public regarding the law enforcement policies and methods of the department;

Depending on assignment, may investigate those crimes which occur in the park where unusual and/or difficult law enforcement problems are likely to occur.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of jurisdictional parks and recreation areas, and of the duties of Park Rangers; thorough knowledge of first aid and rescue methods; thorough knowledge of the operations of all assigned parks; good knowledge of criminal, conservation and other laws as pertains to departmental or jurisdictional operations; skill in the use and care of firearms; ability to enforce law and park rules with firmness, tact, impartiality and to deal courteously with the public, ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; physical and mental condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of supervisory experience as a peace or police officer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

1- Candidates must be 20 years of age at the time of appointment; and

2- There will be qualifying medical, psychological, and physical agility evaluations*; and,

3- Candidates must be a United States citizen at the time of appointment; and,

4- At the Time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State; and,

5- After appointment, incumbents will be required to obtain a Peace Officer Training Certificate recognized by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Park Ranger II.

*At the discretion of the Appointing Authority, qualifying evaluations may be waived for candidates who previously passed the required evaluations, and have been continuously employed since then in a peace officer or police officer position within Suffolk County. “Continuously” is defined as having no break greater than one (1) year.

R07/21/23

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive