Seasonal Ranger I - State House Winter 25 / 26

Seasonal Ranger I - State House Winter 25 / 26

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for a Ranger I, State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston. The Department of Conservation and Recreation - State House Security Program is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment throughout the Massachusetts State House by providing, through a variety of means, public safety, emergency response, security, protection of the Commonwealth's resources, and enhancement of the visitor experience. Rangers assigned to the State House provide an active and visible uniformed presence that ensures public safety, discourages criminal activity, addresses improper use, and protects the State House's cultural resources.

Public safety and cultural resource protection are initially maintained by screening visitors for prohibited articles thereby ensuring a safe environment for all within the building. A State House Ranger also offers visitor services to all who enter by providing information and informal interpretation as to the cultural history of the building and by directing visitors to their intended destinations within the building.

Access Control

• Inspects and verifies employee identifications entering the Massachusetts State House
• Performs security screening of visitors and items entering the Massachusetts State House in a manner consistent with policy and procedure
• Operates security screening technology such as : portable and fixed magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other technologies as assigned
• Monitors and operates facility systems including remote door access controls, duress alarm systems, elevators, and fire alarm panels
• Operates intrusion alarm system, as well as CCTV cameras for unusual and / or suspicious activity

Safety / Security

Enforcement

Customer Service

Preferred Qualifications : Applicants should have at least two years of full time or equivalent part-time experience in the public safety, emergency management, security, public administration, or law enforcement field(s). First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements : Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in park or resource management, environmental education, water resources or water supply management, or natural / cultural history interpretation or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions : I. An Associate's degree or higher with a major in park or recreation management, natural resource management, water resources management, environmental education, or park interpretation may be substituted for the required experience.

Special Requirements : 1. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license. 2. Possession of a current and valid CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) certificate from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. 3. Possession of a current and valid standard first aid and personal safety certificate and first responder certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.