8208-Park Ranger

Job Description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Park Ranger

Job Code: 8208

DEFINITION

Under immediate supervision, the 8208 Park Ranger patrols assigned areas on foot, by bicy-cle, truck, and patrol car in connection with preventing damage, destruction or theft to park and recreation grounds and facilities.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

8208 Park Ranger is distinguished from the 8210 Head Park Ranger in that the latter super-vises subordinates.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Patrols and inspects buildings, facilities, parks, and other department properties to deter violations, enhance public safety, and assure they are properly secured; responds to dis-patcher notifications from alarm companies; checks equipment to see that fire hazards are not present; identifies and reports hazards, maintenance issues and vandalism to Dis-patch to generate work order; checks and secures/locks rest rooms and other properties at night and unlocks for daytime use; responds to calls for service; maintains the security of the buildings/facilities.

2. Removes road obstructions, lifts and places barricades (20 or more) at road closures as required; prevents improper, prohibited, or unsafe use of recreational facilities, fields, parks, roads, and equipment by park users; directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic during events, emergencies, and closures.

3. Provides assistance, directions, and park information to the public; interacts with park users, community stakeholders, and the unhoused population.

4. Acts as a public officer, apprehends or cites persons engaged in acts of vandalism, theft and other criminal activity in accordance with Park codes, Health and Safety codes, Municipal police codes and other applicable laws and regulations and turns subjects over to the police department.

5. Writes reports when arrests are effected as a result of criminal actions, utilizing department systems for monitoring, reporting, communication, documentation, and maintaining records (e.g. report writing systems, radio communications).

6. Enforces regulations related to dogs, wildlife, and environmental protections; coordinates response on wildlife issues such as rescue, protection and preservation of park wildlife with appropriate agencies; ensures protection and preservation of park resources.

7. Enforces parking regulations by issuing parking citations for vehicles illegally parked on Recreation and Park Department property.

8. Enforces rules and regulations on recreation and park property by issuing citations for the park code and any applicable state or municipal code, such as park misuse, alcohol and drug usage, permit violations, and any other applicable offense.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: park areas, facilities and locations operated by the recreation and park department; departmental regulations governing use of park and recreation facilities; and operating electronic equipment.

Ability or Skill to: carry out written and oral instructions; act quickly in emergencies; follow patrol procedure and observe any suspicious activity and violation of park misuse; prepare simple operational reports; stand and walk for a long period of time; lift heavy objects (up to 45 lbs.); and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

One (1) year of work experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit, park ranger, security officer/guard, or a similar position which actively protects life and property or issues citations and performs code enforcement (i.e., park, vehicle and/or penal code).

License and Certification:

Must obtain California Penal Code Section 832 Powers of Arrest Certification within 6 months of employment.

Possession of a valid driver license. Must obtain a valid California Class C driver�s license by the date of appointment.

Substitution:

Successful completion of Basic P.O.S.T. Academy may substitute for the required experi-ence.

Possession of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units in criminal justice ad-ministration of justice, or related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Special Requirements:

This classification requires considerable walking and standing, exposure to physical injury and other danger inherent in security work. Employees will be required to work any shift, weekends and holidays and be required to wear a uniform.

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 8210 Head Park Ranger

ORIGINATION DATE:

05/15/1978

AMENDED DATE:

1/10/08, 6/23/14, 10/13/17; 06/07/18; 07/07/26

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN

Standard Information

Disaster Service Work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation