Duties include interpretation of natural, historic and cultural resources, resource protection and management, and patrol.
Rangers are trained peace officers and perform a wide variety of law enforcement activities.
Specialization in park administration, natural sciences, social sciences, law enforcement or related fields is desirable. Minimum age for appointment to a peace officer class is eighteen years old. Due to the fact that State Park Rangers and Lifeguards are peace officers, an applicant who has been convicted of a felony will not be accepted for this examination. Duties include the rescue of persons or vessels in distress, the performance of first aid, assist and advise park visitors regarding rules and regulations, enforce laws, interpret natural resources, perform resource protection and management, and operate and maintain emergency equipment. Cadets and lifeguards may perform cliff rescues and underwater diving.