PARK RANGER
PARK RANGER
(Job Opening ID #512556)
Limited-term contract position available with KCMO’s
Park & Recreation Department, Park Ranger Division,
4600 E. 63 rd St.
Normal Work Days/Hours: Work days vary/Day shift: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.;
Evening shift: 3:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Assists the Director of Parks and Recreation in the security, control, management and
protection of all Kansas City, Missouri parks, park property, boulevards, roadways within the parks,
community centers and all wildlife and natural/cultural resources of the park. Assures the convenience and
safety of all persons using the Kansas City, Missouri parks as permitted by city ordinance. Educates the
public regarding park rules and regulations, proper use of park facilities and park natural resources. Issues
General Ordinance Summonses (GOS) and Uniform Traffic Tickets (UTT) when required. Prepares incident
reports and other reports as required to document and notate incidents, damage, theft, etc. Directs traffic when
needed as conditions may require. Performs reasonable steps to obtain needed medical, rescue or other
emergency assistance in the event of emergencies involving illness or injury, or danger to life. Removes
motor vehicles or trailers parked in violation of any city ordinance relating to the parking of a motor vehicle or a
trailer or require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to do so. Removes persons who are in
violation of any law, or the rules and regulations of the director of parks and recreation, or in any other way
endangering the safety or property of others. Provides support to other divisions and law enforcement
agencies as required. REQUIRES high school graduation. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must
possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as prescribed by the City.
Must be eligible to obtain a class A private officer’s commission as issued by the KCMO Police
Department.
Must meet one of the following 3
requirements: (1) Graduated in good standing and be
in possession of a certificate of completion from an
accredited civilian police academy whose curriculum
consisted of at least 470 hours of law enforcement
training to include handgun training at the federal, state
or local level; (2) Graduated in good standing and be in
possession of a certificate of completion from a military
police training/MP advanced individual training or
other military MOS that involves law enforcement,
criminal investigation or security patrol on military
installations that included handgun training; (3) At least
7 years of experience as a private security officer,
including 3 as an armed security officer in good
standing. Preference given for a background in park
police and/or park security patrol, have parks and
recreation experience, have an accredited degree in
a parks and recreation related field and can exhibit
a strong general knowledge of the natural
environment. Salary Range: $16.35-$17.31/hour-
salary with health insurance; $16.35-$25.96/hour-
salary without health insurance.
Application Deadline Date: November 23, 2020.
Apply online at
www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of Kansas City,
Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed
to a diverse workforce.