Job Details

Park Ranger

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is looking for Park Rangers! This is a full-time, fully-commissioned law enforcement position protecting the patrons, staff, and property of 105 park facilities and 75+ miles of recreational trails. The Park Ranger division is committed to providing quality service through personal integrity, fairness, communication, and a sense of community pride. Rangers will be in communication with the Greene County Sheriff's Office, Springfield Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and crime lab, the Juvenile Justice Department and other specialty law enforcement agencies and groups. This is a great opportunity to work with a highly experienced team of professionals dedicated to providing the safest parks in Missouri! Positions will work a semi-set shift determined by the department, but candidates will need to be flexible based on staffing needs and special events like the Turkey Trot, & Harvest Fest...just to name a few. This position will be open until filled. Applications received by December 5, 2025 are guaranteed review. Benefits include: generous paid leave, paid pension retirement, paid health insurance, and MUCH MORE! About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board The Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. The Park Board system includes 105 parks sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to trails and natural resource areas. The Park Board is proud to be fully accredited, ranking among the top 2 percent of parks and recreation agencies in the country, as well as a recipient of the National Recreation and Park Association's Gold Medal Award and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Experience, Education, and Training for Park Ranger:

• Must be a high school graduate or have passed the high school equivalency exam, 21 years of age, a United States Citizen;
• AND have two years of law enforcement experience.
• ADDITIONALLY candidates who possess at least 12 months of experience as a Park Ranger Recruit with the Parks Department, including completion of the Springfield Police Department's full Police Academy, qualify for Park Ranger.
• Must possess POST Class A license (if candidate does not possess a Missouri POST Class A, but possesses law enforcement certification through another state, candidate may participate in the hiring process while seeking reciprocity through Missouri POST).
• Must be current in P.O.S.T. continuing education requirements up to prior calendar year.
• Must pass Missouri state exam and maintain POST requirements, and maintain good-standing and eligibility as a Commissioned Officer.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Possess or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within probationary period.

Park Ranger division employees must meet and pass requirements and maintain eligibility as a Commissioned Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-###-####, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.