Listing Summary

Summary

The Law Enforcement Ranger is responsible for enforcing state laws and county ordinances within the Tobesofkee Recreation Area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforces state laws and county ordinances within the Tobesofkee Recreation Area.
• Patrols all areas on a regular basis to include parks, camping areas, beaches, boat ramps, Lake Tobesofkee, and surrounding areas.         
• Issues citations and makes arrests for violations of state laws and county ordinances.      
• Investigates boating accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and additional accidents within the Tobesofkee Recreation Area.
• Investigates and takes reports on crimes committed with the Tobesofkee Recreation Area; testifies in court as necessary           
• Conducts search and rescue efforts on the water and within the surrounding areas.
• Assists with the supervision of lifeguards during the summer season; may be responsible for site lifeguard program.            
• Assists Lake Tobesofkee personnel with office duties as needed.
• Responds to complaints from Tobesofkee Recreation Area property owners and visitors to lake property.               
• Maintains all issued equipment including gatehouse camera systems.    
• May oversee site water testing program; may serve as the site's safety officer.   
• Assists with inventory check of all equipment assigned to Law Enforcement Rangers.      
• Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of POST training classes each year.     
• Performs other related duties as assigned and also will help maintenance staff at times  

 

Education, Training and Experience

The Law Enforcement Ranger should possess, at minimum, a high school diploma, Must be POST certified or possess the ability to become POST certified within the first year of employment or equivalent. Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
• Knowledge of state criminal laws, state boating laws, and county ordinances.      
• Knowledge of law enforcement processes, including arrests.       
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and county and department policies and procedures.                      
• Knowledge of first-aid and CPR techniques.
• Skill in operating power boats and other watercraft.       
• Skill in the use of firearms, communications equipment, photographic equipment, and other standard and specialized equipment.
• Skill in the use of physical restraint methods and equipment.      
• Skill in interpersonal relations as it pertains to conflict resolution.
• Skill in operating emergency vehicles.   
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Must be able to swim.

 

Salary: 

$18.27 - Annual: $38,001.60