Lead Park Ranger - 9050 Training Safety & Security

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Hourly Range: $19.49 $29.24 /hr

Closing Date: March 09, 2025 or sooner upon receiving 50 applications.

Parks Equity Statement: Milwaukee County Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Parks leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Job Summary

Lead the Ranger unit's seasonal employees in the coordination and delivery of services designed to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and the safety of the public, employees and Milwaukee Parks' assets for a thriving Milwaukee County Parks system.

Job Responsibilities

• Park Patrol - Oversee daily patrols spanning 156 parks and over 15000 acres of land. Execute goal-orientated specific patrols that include, but are not limited to: enforcing compliance with Parks regulations, auditing and selling permits & dog tags, enforcing parking regulations, issuing citations for respective County Ordinance violations and providing a reliable and friendly presence to ensure enjoyable recreation experience for all. Coordinate and assist specific patrol duties with large scale events with duties such as crowd control, traffic control, money handling, security observation posts and coordinating service delivery as well as providing direct support at the events.

• Shift Supervision - Supervise the coordination of up to 14 Seasonal staff workers, assigning and guiding them through specific duties to ensure adequate park patrol coverage. Assist with managing schedules, resolving scheduling conflict(s), and communicating back to Coordinator(s) with changes.

• Encroachment/Illegal Dumping - Investigate, effectively communicate, and perform follow up with violations of Encroachment and Illegal Dumping. Update and record enforcement actions in Park Ranger database(s) to track all progress and end results. Work collaboratively with the Planning and Natural Resources divisions to mitigate violations.

• Administration and Auditing - Assist in reviewing Rangers' daily activity sheets for completeness and accuracy. Authorize and revise as needed. File track, organize and reconcile records on the collection of an increasing number of fees, permits and citations in our internal database.

• Engagement Liaison - Provide customer service as needed when in the field. Act as Parks department representative and liaison in community meetings, block watch and park watch events as well as with other community partners.

• Training and Compliance - Lead field training officer (FTO) year-round, for all seasonal and/or part-time Park Patrol employees. Provide training on Parks locations, personal safety and awareness, special event traffic control, reporting of property damage crimes and other aspects of the job. Assist with related duties with the annual Roade, the Parks internal Operations training fair.

• Senior On Call - Periodically, serve as On Call (as scheduled) contact, up to four weeks per year to ensure that emergencies that occur in the Parks during night/weekend hours are handled appropriately and in a timely manner to ensure public and employee safety and to protect Parks assets.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experiences

• Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

• At least One (1) or year or a season of practical Law Enforcement or Security related CPR/AED, First Aid,

• Associate degree preferred with the minimum experience requirement.

• Addition Law Enforcement, Security, and/or Training related certifications preferred.

• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. required.

• Availability to workdays, evenings, and night shifts, overtime, weekends, and shift rotations is required.

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

• Milwaukee, WI, USA