Responds to emergency calls and takes initial action necessary to protect the peace, resolve problems, protect visitors and resources, apprehend violators, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations by using a continuum of techniques extending from verbal or written warnings through citation and physical arrest. Informs visitors about park facilities and resources. Operates vessels as part of daily duties and responds to a variety of Law Enforcement calls on the Great South Bay. A combination of education and experience may qualify you for this position. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.
Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive consideration for this position and should address this in their statement of KSAs. Knowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and operating techniques of NPS Law Enforcement as obtained through experience and completion of an approved course of training and certification. Ability to communicate and deal effectively with diverse population groups, local residents, special interest groups and park partners. Ability to perform the full range of visitor and resource protection duties such as but not limited to law enforcement, EMS, hunting patrols and marine search and rescue, etc. Knowledge and ability to operate 4x4 vehicles, ATV's and boats up to 25 feet in lenght in emergency and non-emergency situations.