Supervisory Park Ranger (Law Enforcement)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)
• Supervision: Leads daily operations and supervises GL-9 permanent law enforcement rangers
• Operations: Conducts and supervises law enforcement duties, investigations, interviews, arrests, and written reporting
• Work schedule: On-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work
• Travel: Overnight travel up to 2 nights per month; requires a government charge card

Description

Serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) responsible for leading daily operations and supervising law enforcement work in a national park setting. You will conduct and supervise detection of criminal activity, investigations, witness interviews, custodial arrests, and ensure comprehensive written reporting. The role also requires gathering law enforcement, security, and intelligence information to protect park resources and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and complete collateral duties related to training and leadership
• Supervise GL-9 permanent law enforcement rangers
• Conduct and supervise law enforcement duties, including criminal detection, criminal investigations, witness interviews, and custodial arrests
• Ensure the completion and submission of comprehensive written reports
• Handle supervisory responsibilities such as performance evaluation, feedback, disciplinary actions, and scheduling
• Conduct and/or supervise gathering of law enforcement, security, and intelligence information for the park, facilities, events, mission, and visitors

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication
• Register for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-59)
• Direct deposit participation required
• Pass E-Verify employment verification
• Maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment
• Maintain current EMT certification (or higher)
• Pre-employment and random drug testing (no verified positive results)
• Pass physical examination or provide a statement regarding physical ability; maintain physical fitness standards
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards
• Complete training and obtain/maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority
• Maintain firearm qualification and certification; ongoing proficiency required
• Be at least 21 years old and meet maximum entry age requirements
• Free of domestic violence convictions
• Maintain delegation of law enforcement authority
• Be determined physically fit by an authorized physician; pass the medical exam and the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB), including required passing components
• Primary law enforcement position with enhanced retirement provisions (eligibility applies)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Minimum Qualifications (GS-11)

• Specialized experience: At least 1 full year equivalent to GS-09, including at least three of the listed competencies; include hours per week worked, OR
• Education: Ph.D. (or equivalent) OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education (54 semester hours) in specified related fields (submit transcripts), OR
• Combination of education and experience as listed

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the type of position and hours worked (full-time/part-time/intermittent).