JOB
The Frederick County Division of Parks & Recreation is committed to the highest level of care of our natural and historic resources while making the park facilities and recreational programs available to all. We believe that the benefits of parks & recreation are far reaching and vital to each and every individual, family, and community in Frederick County. The Recreation Department seeks to enhance the quality of life of county residents by providing innovative activities and programs that meet the recreational needs of Frederick County communities. We encourage participation in a variety of recreational opportunities that foster enjoyment and lifelong learning. http://www.recreater.com/
POSITION DETAILS:
Non-exempt; part-time; estimated 40-96 hours per month; variable hours and work schedule; Monday - Sunday; 4:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.; no-benefits
This position will perform a wide variety of duties providing park security presence, monitoring visitor activities, and performing opening/closing duties, to include basic custodial tasks for visitor use at various County parks. Work is performed at times when needed to assure patrol coverage, facility protection and to enhance visitor safety on Frederick County Park property and must be completed in all types of weather conditions. Supervision is received from the Park Ranger Supervisor.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Communicate with the public on matters of park rules and regulations; write citations as needed
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Patrol and inspect assigned park areas (on foot, on bicycle, or in County vehicle) to provide visible security for park users and park facilities
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Open parks, assess park grounds and shelters to determine if maintenance/clean-up is needed prior to visitor use; perform clean-up tasks to include trash pick-up/removal, bathroom cleaning and servicing, shelter cleaning, and basic mechanical work
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Secure parks at closing time by ensuring that all visitors have left, all buildings are secure, and gates are locked
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Monitor security cameras and report any suspicious activity to the Supervisor or Frederick County Sheriff's Office
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Conduct routine checks of facility conditions, lighting, cleanliness and safety/emergency equipment
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Assist with crowd control and parking at large park events and provide emergency assistance to park patrons, as needed
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Provide Park patrons with information pertaining to facility reservations, Parks and Recreation events and other available activities
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Assist with reservation conflicts, maintenance issues, safety issues and facility rental concerns
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Maintain and submit a daily activity shift summary, incident reports, vandalism reports and other paperwork
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Maintain assigned vehicle in presentable appearance/condition
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Assist in the identification of park security issues and recommend resolution strategies
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Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Employees in this classification are designated as Essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours.
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Ability and willingness to successfully complete law enforcement training and other job-related training
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Available for varied weekday and/or weekend schedule as needed to accommodate park hours, seasonal activities, holidays and special events; typical summer coverage weekdays (4:00 p.m. - 12: 30 a.m.), weekends (4:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.); typical winter coverage weekdays (4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.), weekends (4:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.)
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Available on-call for emergency situations and special staffing needs
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This position is subject to random drug testing
KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):-
An evaluation of training and experience
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One or more interviews
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A pre-employment background investigation
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A pre-employment drug test and physical examination
