Natural Resource Officer I/Park Ranger

Natural Resource Officer I/Park Ranger Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park Norton, Kansas Job Type Permanent Salary $25.68 per hour Deadline May 15, 2026 Min. Experience 0 - 1 year

NATURAL RESOURCE OFFICER I

(PARK RANGER) - POSITION#

K0238436

This classified, permanent full-time position is located at Prairie Dog State Park, Parks Division; and is directly supervised by the State Park Manager Supervisor I.

Key Responsibilities:

Administers and participates in law enforcement activities in assigned state park areas. Enforces license and permit requirements; detects violations, makes arrests, collects evidence, prepares cases, and testifies. Must be a credible witness in court. Coordinates and conducts property and facility inspections. Develops, coordinates and maintains a public relations program. Represents the department through public speaking, constituent contacts, media contacts, and educational program participation. Plans, assigns, reviews, and schedules work performance of park staff responsible for safety, construction, maintenance, land management, development, permit sales, and public relations, as assigned by supervisor. Prepares and submits budget and cost estimates. Conduct studies and surveys; recommends and participates in training development; and coordinates and actively participates in all aspects of park maintenance.

Post Offer Conditions:

If an applicant is not currently law enforcement certified, our agency will send the successful applicant to the required training as listed below. Applicants do not have to be law enforcement certified to apply.

Benefits:

Salary:

Beginning hourly wage $25.68/hr

Health and Insurance:

Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.

Retirement and Options:

Kansas Police and Fire Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.

Paid Leave:

Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or GED Equivalent Must be 21 years of age Must pass a background check, be a credible witness in court, and possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Necessary Special Requirements:

This class requires the employee to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission. Certification must be obtained before the employee is given permanent status. The employee must complete a basic law enforcement training program recognized by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission and annual training as required by K.S.A. 74-5607a. This class requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties; therefore, to be eligible for appointment to a position in this class, candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C.§ 992 (g) (8) and (9).To be eligible for certification in the state of Kansas, one must also be free of any diversions from a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act. Candidates for positions in this class must have the following: be a U.S. citizen; be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; free of conviction of any crime punishable by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state prison; and be required to pass a physical exam administered by the hiring agency. This class requires that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services, a pre-employment physical, a psychological examination, and a polygraph is required for admission into the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Basic Course. How To Apply