OC Parks staff members help preserve Orange County's parks in perpetuity for the recreation, education and inspiration of all visitors. Any ongoing recruitments are posted on the County of Orange website.
To apply or sign up for recruitment notifications, go to the County of Orange jobs website.
Prepare your application and submit during open recruitment periods.
Want to be an OC Parks Ranger?
OC Parks’ Mission is: We preserve and enhance OC Parks’ natural and cultural resources for recreation, education and exploration.
Park Rangers play an important role in protecting Orange County’s 60,000 acres of parks, open space and beaches. They work hard to keep parks safe, clean and enjoyable for people 15 million visitors each year.
OC Parks Rangers are sworn peace officers and perform a wide variety of duties at different types of facilities, including regional and wilderness parks, camping parks and beaches. Candidates will be required to participate in a written test, oral interviews and a comprehensive background investigation that includes medical and physiological examinations. Successful candidates will join a high performing team that serves our communities seven days a week
Job duties include:
Leading interpretive events and programs
Performing park and facility maintenance
Assisting visitors
Providing customer service
Assisting with parking and crowd control at events
Directing volunteer activities
Providing first aid
Keeping parks safe from fire
Patrolling parks, beaches and open spaces
Enforcing park rules and ordinances
Issuing citations
Lead a team of park staff
Writing reports
Administrative duties
Weekend and holiday shift coverage
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