State Park Ranger I

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10/2/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05610
State Park Ranger I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$45,752.16 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
2135 Natural Bridge Road
Slade, KY 40376 USA
Description
The Kentucky State Park Ranger Division has an opening at Natural Bridge State Resort Park for a State Park Ranger. A Kentucky State Park Ranger enforces state laws on Kentucky State Park properties, protecting our guests and property and providing a safe environment. Shifts may vary depending on the needs of the park.

The Kentucky State Park Ranger at times may provide services to our guests such as trail rescues, first aid, and provide general information such as area attractions and information regarding assigned park. Must have 1 year of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • A working knowledge of Kentucky Revised Statutes.
  • The ability to quickly learn the policies and procedures of the Kentucky State Parks and Ranger Division.
  • He or she must have a strong work ethic and be able to work alone with minimal supervision.
  • The ability to use basic computer programs. Have strong verbal and written skills.
The Ranger Division offers a competitive salary, and all benefits associated with being a state employee.

If you enjoy the outdoors, interacting with people and working independently consider applying to become a Kentucky State Park Ranger at Natural Bridge State Resort Park.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.


EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of law enforcement experience as a sworn police officer.


Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE


Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Employees in this job title are subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 15 and 503 KAR 1:140 relating to peace officer certification as administered by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification (s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Conditions are consistent with other law enforcement officers. Incumbents working in this job title perform work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Donald Shearer at Donald.Shearer@ky.gov or 606-383-1660.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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