State Park Ranger I

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12 Salary $3, Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR / WK Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks Location 4441 Ky Hwy 1833

Buckhorn, KY 40601 USA Description The Kentucky State Park Ranger Division has an opening at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park for a State Park

Ranger.

A Kentucky State Park Ranger enforces state laws on Kentucky State Park properties, protecting our guests and

property and providing a safe environment. Shifts may vary depending on the needs of the park.

The Kentucky State Park Ranger at times may provide services to our guests such as trail rescues, first aid,

and provide general information such as area attractions and information regarding assigned park.

The ideal candidate will have :

• A working knowledge of Kentucky Revised Statutes.
• The ability to quickly learn the policies and procedures of the Kentucky State Parks and Ranger Division.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work alone with minimal supervision.
• The ability to use basic computer programs.
• Have strong verbal and written skills.

The Ranger Division offers a competitive salary, and all benefits associated with being a state employee.

If you enjoy the outdoors, interacting with people and working independently consider applying to become a

State Park Ranger. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION :

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS :

Must have one year of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE :

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION :

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) :

Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Employees in this job title are subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 15 and 503 KAR 1 : 140 relating to peace officer certification as administered by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification (s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Conditions are consistent with other law enforcement officers. Incumbents working in this job title perform work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS