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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00018791 |
Description Activated On: 5/12/2026 10:36:23 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Serves as a public service, safety, and law enforcement officer for the Caledonia and Mont Alto State Park complex, to ensure the safety of park visitors, park environment and park facilities, and to provide public contact. In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. PATROLS – Patrols the parks of the Caledonia complex using motor vehicles, bicycle or foot patrol in order to observe visitor activities. Required to physically traverse various terrains that may be rough and uneven. Also required to work in varied and harsh weather conditions. Ensures visitor safety and protection of the resource. Provides assistance to visitors as required. Inspects buildings, structures and facilities for security and safety. Ensures the posters, bulletin boards and signs are current and serviceable. Repairs and replaces park signs and posters by mounting signs on bulletin boards, sign backing and attaching to posts. Ensures assigned equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean and neat condition. PUBLIC RELATIONS - Presents a professional Park Ranger image to the general public through uniform appearance, verbal skills, telephone skills, courtesies, a presence of self confidence and knowledge of the parks, the environment and history, rules & regulations, laws, and local attractions. Provides information and assistance to park visitors. Staffs park offices and/or visitor centers. Registers park visitors using Active Works Outdoor. LAW ENFORCEMENT – Enforces the provisions of the law, especially as it pertains to State Parks, makes physical arrests and issues citations, warrants and warnings consistent with State, Departmental and Bureau Directives, guidelines and regulations. Investigates complaints, accidents and crimes. Determines action to take, prepares incident reports and co-operates with the Local and State Police and the Fish and Boat and Game Commissions. As necessary, files information with the District Magistrate and appears at hearings to present evidence, documentation, witnesses and examines; cross examines witnesses and testifies on behalf of the Commonwealth before the courts. EMERGENCIES - SAFETY – Takes charge of situations in emergencies, search and rescue and accidents to ensure the safety and protection of the visitor and the resource. Provides first aid and CPR consistent with current certifications. Directs traffic. Calls for backup as needed. Maintains and updates the Emergency Plans for each park location at a minimal annually and as changes occur. REPORTS AND INSPECTIONS – Completes daily, monthly and annual reports/logs including incident, citations, arrests, accidents, equipment and visitor safety by compiling necessary data, making math calculations and entering information into computer based forms or programs. Acts as custodian of lost and found articles, evidence, property log, etc. RADIOS - Maintain key and radio equipment inventories and repairs. Includes assist in training staff on the proper use of two-way radio. Attend trainings as necessary to be conversant in radio systems ATTENDANCE - Lead worker responsible for collecting and reporting attendance data in approved computer based systems. Also lead worker for monitoring condition of traffic counter, and obtaining and recording traffic counts daily. MISCELLANEOUS Assists in marking and maintaining park boundaries. Operates various equipment including but not limited to automotive, trucks, two-way radio, PA system, GPS units, AED and various computer and office equipment. Also operates digital camera to document incidents, park activities, etc. Complete for managerial review purchase requests for all Law Enforcement related equipment for complex. Lead Worker for First-Aid supplies. Inventories first aid kits and AEDs and insures that needed supplies are purchased in a timely manner to keep all first aid equipment compliant with State Park regulations. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. OTHER REQUIREMENTS PROFILES: Obtain PFBC water rescue certificate, and DCNR Search and Rescue Certificate. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Routine work assignments are completed independently. Special and priority assignments are given by the Park Manager. All work is reviewed before being approved by Park Manager. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. First Aid and CPR 2. Valid PA vehicle operator’s license 3. Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program (SLETP) 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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