• Perform foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols to enforce rules and regulations in parks, trails and open space properties
• Protect visitor safety and provide public education and ticketing where appropriate, complaint investigations, closure monitoring, dumping/encroachment mitigation, and interaction with vulnerable populations (people experiencing homelessness and at-risk individuals).
• Serves as a specialist by contributing parks law enforcement expertise to department plans, projects, committees, policy development and meetings.
• Perform basic maintenance operations including trash removal, snow removal, restroom cleaning, fence and sign maintenance, as needed.
• Develops and coordinates strategies for rule compliance and education in areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates with other City and County Departments (City: Parks, Recreation, and Golf (PRG), Police Department; Adams County: Sheriff's Office, ADCOM, etc.) as assigned regarding operational efficiencies.
• Assist in conducting tours and educational presentations in coordination with PRG staff.
• Respond to and provide critical care in the event of a medical emergency within Parks Properties, to the level of care and within the scope of medical training so certified.
• Respond to and assist in search and rescue incidents as directed by on-scene Incident Command; respond to and assist with stopping or containing wildfires within scope of training and as directed by on-scene Incident Command.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Regularly coordinates and communicates with city departments, divisions, and advisory committees, other governmental agencies, non-profits, faith-bases organizations, and other applicable agencies to coordinate and deliver on program goals
• Helps to coordinate and present community meetings on relevant projects or services
• All employees must model and demonstrate the City Values at all times during the course of employment; to include: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect and Excellence.

• Not applicable

High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management/Biology, Environmental Education, Park Management or related field highly preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of parks law enforcement experience is required. A combination of experience in parks maintenance, natural resource management, code enforcement, or traditional law enforcement may also be considered. Must possess a Colorado driver’s license. Possession of CPR and first aid certification within 3 months of hiring and must maintain throughout employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in Spanish/English.
Experience in hiking and mountain biking.
Experience with vulnerable populations (people experiencing homelessness and at-risk individuals), emergency medical care, and de-escalation training/experience.
Experience in environmental education and youth programming.
Certified in Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
First Responder certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions enough to be able to establish a safe environment for self and others.
• Skill in applying existing guidelines or recommending new approaches to the development and modification of work plans, methods, and procedures for the work unit or function.
• Ability to learn how to and make appropriate use of pepper spray, baton, and other defensive equipment.
• Ability to learn and maintain CPR and first aid techniques sufficient to be able to perform lifesaving measures and render first aid when needed.
• Learn, interpret, and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Learn court procedure, including, but not limited to, citation issuance and court documents.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact, always maintaining excellent customer service.
• Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Use all required safety equipment.
• Ability to prepare and professionally deliver presentations to the public, city council and other groups; must be able to interact with others in a positive manner
• Ability to apply comprehensive, practical and technical knowledge with use of analytical judgement and decision making abilities
• Ability to consider different points of view and to use elements of persuasion to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas, and to reach agreement
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to relate to diverse individuals and groups from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, use of all parts of speech, both orally and written
• Strong customer service and client relationship skills
• Ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence
• Ability to use independent judgment and decision-making within established policy
• Solid knowledge in the use of equipment in the completion of daily activities
• Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy

• Driving: Drives a city or personal vehicle in the normal course of business. To include; car, light pickup trucks, 4-wheel-drive vehicles, utility task vehicles (UTV), golf carts and bicycles
• Office Equipment: Daily use of computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, phone (desk and cell). Daily use of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Other Equipment: Personal protection equipment, batons, first aid equipment
• Physical activities: Moderate to high physical activity that may include walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying.
• Lifting: Ability to lift, carry, and exert up to 80 pounds independently
• Vision and Hearing: Must have visual acuity to see and read paper and electronic documents. Must be able to answer telephones, communicate conversation and respond to verbal inquires.
• Exposure to Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to extreme heat, cold, dry, wet, odors, smoke, loud noises, vibrations, dust or intense light.
• Schedule: Position generally scheduled for four-day work week, extending over the weekend and into the evening.
• Additional Working Conditions: May be exposed to work settings that vary in convenience and comfort

Please review a copy of our benefit guide here.

PAID TIME-OFF BENEFITS:

• Holidays: There are 11 paid holidays each year.
• General Leave: Leave banks are granted to employees after six months of full-time employment. General Leave may be used for vacations, personal business, illness, or other reasons as requested by the employee and approved by his/her supervisor.
• Other Paid Time Off Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available to employees.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.
• Employee Home Ownership Program: To encourage employees to reside within the City limits of Commerce City, we may provide a secured loan for the down payment and/or closing cost assistance on a home in Commerce City. The employee must meet all City criteria as well as first mortgage underwriting criteria.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.