Park Ranger I

We Are Seeking Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Park Ranger I. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment. The Park Ranger I reports to the Park Ranger II. The primary job duties of this position include: • Patrol town parks and trails to observe the activities of persons in and around neighborhood or district parks, preserves, sports complexes, facilities, and lakes to prevent unauthorized access or restricted use. • Monitor park activities and identify inappropriate, unsafe, criminal, or other undesirable behaviors, resolve issues as appropriate; notify the police department if inappropriate activity escalates or may become dangerous; use confrontation avoidance, OC spray, and/or defensive tactics when necessary. • Open and close parks as needed; complete reports and submit work orders; remove trash and debris or other minor maintenance. • Provide customer service by verifying park permits and resolve disputes, and ensure reservations are available as scheduled in a safe and clean condition. • Respond to emergency calls for assistance. Provide assistance to park patrons and Police/Fire in emergency situations including locating missing children or adults; issues warnings and civil citations or serves as a witness and/or completes witness statements for police; • Capture and containment of stray/lost domestic animals; assisting with the capture and rescue of wildlife and working with appropriate authorities and external agencies; • View the full job description here. Anticipated Recruiting Timeline: Posting Closes: August 31, 2026 Virtual Interview Invites Sent: September 2, 2026 Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: September 6, 2026 Interview Invites Sent: September 9, 2026 In-Person Interviews: September 14, 2026 Anticipated New Hire Start Date: September 28, 2026 • Subject to change and for planning purposes only About You At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements: • High School Diploma or GED • 1 year of experience in public security, public recreation, and parks maintenance preferred • Must be able to work in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: • Valid Arizona Driver License • CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 3 months of employment • Shall attend a Certified Playground Safety Inspector course within 12 months of employment, and obtain/maintain certification thereafter. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. Physical Demands And Working Conditions For This Position Include This position has been designated as a Light work position that spends a majority of their workday in an office/warehouse/outdoor/field environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration. The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason. Why Team Gilbert? To view the slide show presentation above, click here. We Are Here to Help! Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide. 01 The following 10 questions reference general requirements for candidates of all professional Park Ranger positions in the Town of Gilbert Parks & Recreation Department. Please answer all questions truthfully and completely. Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age? • Yes • No 02 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? • Yes • No 03 Have you been convicted of a felony or convicted of any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona? • Yes • No 04 Were you dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces? • Yes • No 05 Are you currently under investigation for violations of internal policy, procedure, or other administrative guidelines? • Yes • No 06 Have you ever been convicted of a crime related to domestic violence? • Yes • No 07 Have you personally possessed, used, sold, produced, or cultivated marijuana within the past one (1) year, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency? - It is not a disqualifier if those activities occurred while employed for a licensed dispensary and in the scope of employment duties. - This includes products derived from marijuana if they contain more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). - This does not include Cannabidiol (CBD) products containing less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). • Yes • No 08 Have you illegally used Adderall within the past one (1) year, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency? • Yes • No 09 Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs? • Yes • No 10 Have you illegally used any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs within the past five (5) years, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency? • Yes • No 11 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. • Yes • No 12 Have you completed any vocational/technical training related to this position? • Yes • No 13 If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of training, please describe it in the space below. Include information about where the training was and how many weeks/months/years of training you received. If not, please enter N/A. 14 Do you have one year of experience in public security or public recreation? • Yes • No 15 Do you hold a current CPR/First Aid certification or are you willing to obtain within the first 3 months of hire? • Yes • No 16 Are you willing to participate in a post-offer or post-employment background check and polygraph examination? • Yes • No 17 Please select the item below that indicates your current driver's license status. • I have a valid driver's license • I do not have a valid driver's license 18 The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply) • Veteran • Disabled Veteran • Veteran's Spouse / Surviving Spouse • Disabled Person • None of the Above • Required Question