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. Gray Davis, Governor.