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Salary : $48,946.56 Annually

Location : Macon, GA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 202400006

Department : Lake Tobesofkee

Opening Date : 10 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

The Law Enforcement Ranger is responsible for enforcing state laws and county ordinances within the Tobesofkee Recreation Area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforces state laws and county ordinances within the Tobesofkee Recreation Area.
• Patrols all areas on a regular basis to include parks, camping areas, beaches, boat ramps, Lake Tobesofkee, and surrounding areas.
• Issues citations and makes arrests for violations of state laws and county ordinances.
• Investigates boating accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and additional accidents within the Tobesofkee Recreation Area.
• Investigates and takes reports on crimes committed with the Tobesofkee Recreation Area; testifies in court as necessary
• Conducts search and rescue efforts on the water and within the surrounding areas.
• Assists with the supervision of lifeguards during the summer season; may be responsible for site lifeguard program.
• Assists Lake Tobesofkee personnel with office duties as needed.
• Responds to complaints from Tobesofkee Recreation Area property owners and visitors to lake property.
• Maintains all issued equipment including gatehouse camera systems.
• May oversee site water testing program; may serve as the site's safety officer.
• Assists with inventory check of all equipment assigned to Law Enforcement Rangers.
• Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of POST training classes each year.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and also will help maintenance staff at times

Education, Training and Experience

The Law Enforcement Ranger should possess, at minimum :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner in order to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and / or provide service. In addition, this position requires extensive contact with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to interpret and understand a variety of forms, reports, manuals, regulations, and other means of instruction and guidance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires light demands with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, computer use, and occasional lifting of lightweight objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is both an outdoor and an indoor office work area.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Medical / Dental / Vision plans

Prescription coverage

Discounted Fitness centers

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Employee Assistance Program

Annual / Sick Leave

Group Life Insurance

401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - Matches up to 5%