• Park Ranger PT

    City of Boca Raton (Boca Raton, FL)


    Park Ranger PT

     

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    Park Ranger PT

     

    Salary

     

    $18.56 - $23.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Boca Raton, FL

     

    Job Type

     

    Part-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    04389

     

    Department

     

    Recreation Services - BPD

     

    Division

     

    Park Rangers 64/31036

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/28/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    9/11/2025 11:59 AM Eastern

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

     
     

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    General Statement of Job

     

    Performs intermediate park patron service work involving public relations and safe use and enjoyment of District and City parks; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

    Essential Functions

    + Patrols parks and recreation areas; enforces applicable rules.

    + Sees that park and recreation areas and facilities are secured.

    + Handles the transmission of daily receipts to in-house and bank facilities.

    + Issues parking citations.

    + Coordinate with the police department to request towing services within the City parks.

    + Assist in the recovery of lost children and property.

    + Monitors security of parked cars and places crime prevention warnings on them.

    + Informs and directs park visitors.

    + Renders CPR and first aid assistance when necessary.

    + Corrects and/or reports any condition that involves damage, theft, vandalism or hazard.

    + Addresses and reports on unsafe conditions, concerning activity, and disorder issues observed within city parks and facilities.

    Related tasks:

    + May be assigned limited supervisory duties during a shift.

    + Performs related tasks as required.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of:

    + General knowledge of the City laws and local ordinances governing park and recreational areas.

    + Demonstrates a strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures.

    Skilled in:

    + Providing excellent customer service.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    + Documenting accurately in reports.

    + Responding to emergency situations, while remaining calm.

    Ability to:

    + Enforce Park rules and ordinances in a professional and courteous manner.

    + Follow oral and written directions; ability to prepare detailed reports.

    + Establish and maintain effective relationships with park visitors and guests.

    + Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

    + Maintain the safety and well-being of both the public and park environment.

    + Work both independently and as part of a team, assisting in park management.

    + Quickly adapt to changing park conditions, weather, and emergency situations with the while focusing on park safety.

     

    Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

     

    + Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + One (1) year of customer service experience.

    CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

    + Possession of CPR, First Aid, and Parking Enforcement Certificates within six (6) months of appointment.

    POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

    Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

    + Criminal Background Check

    + Employment Verification

    + Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check

    + Certification/License Verification

    + Physical

    + Drug and Alcohol Screen

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.

    + May be required to patrol the parks on a bicycle and pass a bicycle operations course.

    + Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety harness, CPR mask, rubber gloves, and safety vest.

    SCHEDULE

    Varied Days and Hours

     

    Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

     

    The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

    CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

    Part-Time Employees

     

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

     

    PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

     

    MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.