Deputy Ranger Police Officer

Lake County Forest Preserve District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.lcfpd.org

Phone:

• 847-968-3242

Email:

• ldiver@lcfpd.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• $26.90 - $40.41/hour

Position Details

SUMMARY:

The Lake County Forest Preserve District's Public Safety Division is dedicated to the protection and safety of Forest Preserve visitors as well as the protection of the natural resources and physical properties contained within the District. Educates general public concerning preservation of land, safety, local laws, District facilities, and rules and regulations.

The Deputy Ranger Police Officer:

• Enforces the Illinois Compiled Statutes and District Rules & Regulations on District lands.
• Provides surveillance (by vehicle, foot, bike, or boat), law enforcement support, fire detection and suppression.
• Knows and uses the power of arrest, or issues a citation, if necessary, but constantly strives for voluntary compliance with statutes and ordinances through education.
• Responsible for crowd and traffic control at District special events.
• Ensures cleanliness of assigned Preserves and facilities used by the public during operational hours when no maintenance personnel are present.
• Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations.
• Performs heavy lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.

EXPERIENCE:

Qualified candidates must:

• Have completed the Illinois law enforcement basic training certification, including firearms training, standard first aid, CPR, and be a high school graduate
• Be a US Citizen, at least 21 years old with good moral character
• Possess the ability to understand the role of police officer in the management of recreational areas
• Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license
• Have ability to run, climb, stoop, bend, sit, kneel, reach, and walk up to 3 miles a day 

Selected candidates will be required to complete:

• Oral interview
• Psychological test
• Physical and drug test
• In-depth background investigation 

HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Interest in employment with the Forest Preserve can only be expressed by submitting an application online at:

www.lcfpd.org

Positions are open until filled.

ABOUT LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES:

The Lake County Forest Preserves offers an excellent work environment as well as complies with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act by offering paid time off. As principal guardian of Lake County's open spaces and natural areas since 1958, we manage more than 31,200 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities for all people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 209 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, ponds and lakes for fishing, public golf courses, historical and cultural venues, public access to the Fox River and Lake Michigan, and award-winning nature and history education programs and events.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 

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