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Baxter Park Enforcement Ranger

Millinocket , Maine , United States | Baxter State Park | Full-time

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Baxter Park Enforcement Ranger

Salary Range $51,168.00-$70,470.40

Are you a motivated individual who wants to join a dedicated team? Do you like challenging hikes and steep mountain climbs? Are you looking for a rewarding law enforcement experience in park conservation? Baxter State Park offers some of the most remote and rugged country in the Northeastern US, including Katahdin, Maine's highest peak, 46 other mountain summits, more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds, and over 200 miles of hiking trails. You will find working at Baxter State Park is not just a job; it's an adventure!

Are you ready to begin your adventure as an Enforcement Ranger at Baxter State Park, the iconic four-season wilderness park?

The Baxter Park Enforcement Ranger is a certified, uniformed law enforcement officer. This is a non-supervisory position. As a law enforcement officer, the Enforcement Ranger is responsible for the protection and monitoring of Baxter State Park’s forest and trees, fish and aquatic life, and all wildlife species. A typical workday in Baxter State Park may include the following:

• Monitors recreational facilities to protect visitors and park resources.

• Patrols assigned area of park to enforce applicable laws, rules, and regulations; investigate accidents or disturbances; and provide information.

• Acts as a leader for seasonal employees and volunteers to ensure delegated operational responsibilities meet overall park management guidelines.

• Educates visitors encountered on patrols and public groups about Baxter State Park rules and regulations to promote an understanding of compliance.

• Checks hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and the hunting, fishing, and trapping methods used to detect violations.

• Issues warnings; makes arrests; establishes witnesses; collects and secures physical evidence and property seized; briefs prosecutors; and documents cases to comply with elements of the laws.

• Monitors and assists in the collection and reporting of daily fire and weather reports and submits recommendations restricting use of park areas to protect park visitors and resources.

• Resolves wildlife management problems to protect park visitors and habitat.

+ Responds and assists in Wildland Fire and Search and Rescue incidents

• Advises on and participates in information, education, and interpretive programs for park visitors to enhance visitor knowledge of the park and its resources.

• Serves as duty officer on a rotating basis to protect park resources and visitors.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent; twenty-one (21) years of ageORtwenty (20) years of age and completed an associate’s degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education.

• An acceptable equivalent combination of experience and/or education in wilderness operations and maintenance or work experience in related work areas such as law enforcement personnel, or fish, wildlife or forestry work.

• Have no criminal or extensive motor vehicle record.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:

Preference will be given to any candidate that currently holds an active, in good standing, Certification of Eligibility for Law Enforcement or any candidate that has passed the Law Enforcement Pre-Service training.

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No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

+ Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

+ Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

+ Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .

+ Medicare Premium Reimbursement -

+ Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

+ Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.88% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

+ Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

+ Wellness Wallet

+ Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .

+ Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

+ Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act .

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

+ Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

To Apply:

Please submit the following documentation through this post –

+ Cover letter

+ Resume

YOU MUST ALSO ATTACH THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR DIRECT HIRE APPLICATION:

+ Proof of age (copy of birth certificate or driver’s license)

+ A copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate

+ If you are only 20 years of age, you must attach within the application proof of your associates degree or completed 60 credit hours of post-secondary education.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THESE MATERIALS WILL RESULT IN FAILURE TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

TESTING AND EVALUATION PROCESS:

The following outline summarizes the testing and screening process used to evaluate applicants for the Enforcement Ranger. You must successfully complete each phase to proceed to the next.

Current full-time Maine State Law Enforcement Officers who are Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) certified may be exempt from certain components of the application process. – However, BLETP-certified candidates are required to have completed the MCJA PFT within a year of applying to this posting.

THE TESTING PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS :

(Applicants must complete within three (3) Months of an offer)

+ PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (MCJA): Applicants must take and pass the Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test within the past year prior to the opening date of this Posting. This may be done by calling (207) 877-8000. The Physical Fitness Test is a Pass/Fail test. It consists of three events: Timed Push-Up Test (one minute); Timed Sit-Up Test (one minute); and 1.5 Mile Run. Testing information and standards for successful completion of the Physical Fitness Test are available by accessing the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s website at www.maine.gov/dps/mcja (click “Forms”, then under "Law Enforcement Basic Training", click “Physical Fitness Testing Protocol”). This information can also be obtained by calling the number listed above.

+ ALERT EXAMINATION (MCJA): Applicants must take and pass the ALERT test prior to applying. This may be done by calling (207) 877-8000 (there is a $50.00 fee for this test). Testing is normally scheduled for the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) in Vassalboro, Maine, however, during this posting period they may have other dates scheduled. Test questions are multiple choice and fall within the categories of Writing Skills and Reading Comprehension.

FINAL SCREENING PROCESS:

After a conditional offer is made Baxter State Park will conduct an extensive background investigation concerning the applicant, including military service, education, motor vehicle record, criminal history record, financial record, work history, and references.

An applicant will automatically be eliminated if they:

1. Have committed any crime classified in Maine law as a Class A, Class B, or Class C crime (any felony)

+ Have been found guilty of any crime classified in Maine law as a Class D crime (a Class D crime is a misdemeanor with a maximum term of imprisonment of 364 days). A person may make application to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Board of Trustees for a waiver of this provision. Persons with questions regarding this provision should contact the Office of the Game Warden Colonel at 207-287-2766

+ Have an extensive record of motor vehicle or fish and wildlife law violations

+ Have convictions for Murder, Class A, B, C, or D crime, or convictions for any violation of the Maine Criminal Code, Chapters 15, 19, 25, or 45 or a conviction for any equivalent crime in another jurisdiction outside the State of Maine. A person may make application to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Board of Trustees for a waiver of this provision

+ Have engaged in any conduct that is penalized in this state as Murder, Class A, B, C, or D crime, or any provision of the Maine Criminal Code, Chapters 15, 19, 25, or 45; or engaged in such conduct in another jurisdiction outside the State of Maine, unless that conduct is not punishable as a crime under the laws of that jurisdiction. A person may make application to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Board of Trustees for a waiver of this provision

+ Have convictions for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor during the ten-year period prior to application to the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, or have been adjudicated of committing the administrative offense of operating a vehicle under the age of 21 with a greater than a 0.00 blood alcohol content during the ten-year period prior to application to the Academy Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. After six years a person may make application to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Board of Trustees for a waiver of this provision

+ Have been found guilty of conduct specified in subparagraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 in another state of jurisdiction

+ Have ingested or been injected with or used a hallucinogenic drug

+ Have illegally sold scheduled drugs or drugs which require a prescription

+ Have engaged in illegal drug use beyond what is considered as experimentation

+ Is currently abusing drugs or alcohol

+ Falsified, misrepresents, or omits any information when interviewed, during the background investigation, polygraph examination, or on the pre-polygraph questionnaire

An employment offer will also be contingent on an individual completing and passing a polygraph test and psychological evaluation.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities only apply for jobs when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

Questions may be directed to Jessica Wheaton, Business Administrator, at [email protected].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.