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About the Role

The 8210 Head Park Ranger is responsible for providing public safety, park information, and protecting the properties of the Recreation and Park Department, including supervising Park Rangers. This role involves assigning duties, patrolling areas, and preventing damage or theft within parks and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Park Rangers in their assigned duties, ensuring they are fit for duty and in correct uniform.
• Briefs Park Rangers on critical security issues and maintains regular radio communication.
• Assigns equipment such as mobile units and hand-held radios to Park Rangers.
• Closes park buildings and public restrooms.
• Provides traffic control and special detailing of Park Rangers in emergency situations.
• Prepares time reports for subordinates, including work hours, vacation, sick leave, and comp time.
• Prepares work reports for administrative staff, such as incident reports, discipline reports, worker's compensation reports, and employee performance evaluations.
• Patrols park and recreation facilities on foot or in mobile units to observe, report, and correct unusual occurrences, accidents, vandalism, or hazardous conditions.
• Secures department properties, implements temporary safeguards for damaged entry points, and initiates maintenance procedures.
• Ensures closure of properties when weather or other conditions make them unsuitable for use.
• Enforces parking regulations by issuing citations for vehicles illegally parked on Recreation and Park Department property.
• Enforces park code by issuing citations for violations, such as using the park for special events without a valid permit.
• Confirms that event organizers have valid use permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) years 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.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license by the date of appointment.
• Possession of a current California Penal Code Section 832 Powers of Arrest Certification.
• Applicants must submit verification (proof) of qualifying experience, licensure, certifications, and/or applicable education at the time of filing the application.
• Falsifying education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification.

Skills

• Strong supervisory experience
• Current State of California security guard, baton and chemical agents (e.g., tear gas) license
• Possession of First Aid, CPR or First Responders certificate
• Demonstrated good driving history record
• Proficient technology skills to utilize basic computer programs and smart phone
• Ability to analyze a situation to make effective decisions under stressful conditions
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to communicate exceptionally with others
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Ability to provide strong customer service

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• In-person
• Permanent Civil Service

Experience Level

• Three (3) years 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)
• Five (5) or more years of verifiable work experience as a police officer, member of a military police unit, park ranger, security officer/guard or a similar position which actively protected life and property or issues citations and performs code enforcement (i.e., park, vehicle and/or penal code)

Education Level

• Possession of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units in criminal justice, administration of justice, or related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Possession of an associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, administration of justice, or related field from an accredited college or university

Salary/Compensations

• $101,608 - $123,474 annually

Benefits

• Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

• Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.
• In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk, a direct result of the Department’s commitment to increasing and improving parkland in the city.
• Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department currently manages more than 230 parks, playgrounds and open spaces throughout San Francisco, including two outside city limits—Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras.
• The system includes full-complex recreation centers, swimming pools, golf courses, sports fields and numerous small-to-medium-sized clubhouses that offer a variety of sports- and arts-related recreation programs for people of all ages.
• Included in the Department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo and Lake Merced.
• More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more.
• Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.
• The Recreation and Park Department's Park Patrol endeavor to provide a competent and effective public safety service to all persons by preserving peace, protecting life and property, and enforcing Park Code.
• We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all.
• With this belief, San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.
• The Recreation and Parks Department’s goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space, and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.
• We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations.
• With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals - gardeners, recreation leaders, park rangers, custodians, craft shop personnel, park and recreation managers and more, the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy, as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated, and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

Equal Opportunity

• The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
• Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.