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Lorain County Metro Parks

Service Ranger Black River Reservation

Pay: $48,402/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Elyria, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/17/2026

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What they do

A Park Ranger leads informational programs for park visitors about the history and environmental features of public parks, and promote awareness of protecting park land. Welcomes and provides assistance to park visitors, assists with educational programs, oversees park events and activities and patrols park land.

$61,104 / year median in Ohio

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Renders aid, assistance, and information services to park visitors. Protects and preserves the land and facilities of the Park District. Enforces Park District rules and regulations and the laws of the State of Ohio. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled labor jobs in maintenance and related duties as assigned.

RATE OF PAY

$23.27 per hour. Open Until Filled. Requirements Valid Ohio Peace Officer Training certification and valid Ohio driver's license. Education and work experience in the field of natural resources is preferred. One year's experience in law enforcement (park-related experience preferred) or equivalent. Applicants must be 21 years of age and are subject to an extensive background investigation. Applicants must be available to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users. Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal-opportunity employer.