Position Description

Final Filing Date : Monday, August 24, 2026

Exam# 26/68A41/07JA

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

Under general supervision, this Peace Officer position patrols park facilities and provides law enforcement, emergency medical and fire suppression services to protect county park and recreation properties, park visitors and employees; enforces regulations and ordinances governing the county park system; collects and accounts for park use fees; answers questions and provides information to the public; performs semi-skilled maintenance and construction work to maintain and improve park facilities.

The County Park Ranger II is the journey-level peace officer in the series. Incumbents in this class perform the full scope of duties independently and have peace officer powers as defined in Section 830.31b of the Penal Code. These powers are utilized in the protection of natural park resources and the maintenance of order, security and safety in the county park systems.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties

Performs law enforcement functions by patrolling park areas to protect property and visitors and enforce California Motor Vehicle Code, boating law, Fish and Game Code, other penal, health, safety codes, and other applicable state and county codes and ordinances; issues written citations, performs field interrogations, and makes arrests; may testify in court as arresting officer or supporting witness
Performs emergency response duties including law enforcement, administering first aid and/or CPR, and fire suppression
Responds verbally or in writing to public or other agency inquiries regarding park operations and facilities; maintains records and files; prepares a variety of reports, such as those regarding incidents, accidents, injuries, arrests, citations, and applications of pesticide
Operates various light and heavy equipment, vehicles, and motor boats
Inspects parks area for safety hazards, vandalism, and damage; takes immediate action and/or refers to appropriate maintenance staff

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: County Park Ranger II

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge Of:

Principles and practices of law enforcement, park patrol and visitor safety including arrest and citation procedures and emergency medical and fire suppression techniques
Defensive tactics used in law enforcement, including safe use of firearms
Office automation to input and retrieve data
First Aid techniques and practices, including CPR
County, state and/or federal regulations and codes related to park operations

Skill and Ability to:

Enforce park, county and state codes, rules and regulations
Read, interpret and explain rules and regulations governing park operations
Administer and perform basic First Aid and CPR techniques and practices
Carry and safely handle and discharge firearms
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action, including issue citations, interrogate others, and make arrests
Safely drive and operate light and heavy equipment, vehicles, and water vessels
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to greet the public and make presentations before groups, and prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and memoranda
Follow written and verbal instructions and rules
Detect safety hazards within park facilities and take appropriate action
Maintain accurate and complete records
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Demonstrate the ability to swim safely for 50 yards in order to safely perform duties on and around large bodies of water

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Experience:

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

One (1) year performing a variety of general grounds maintenance, park operations and law enforcement duties comparable to County Park Ranger I with Monterey County;

OR

Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing a variety of general grounds maintenance and law enforcement duties in a public contact setting;

AND

Completion of all major coursework for a Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in parks management, environmental or natural resources management, recreational management, forestry, criminal justice, police administration, or a closely related field.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029 and 1031, incumbent must meet minimum standards for peace officers as follows:
Maintain citizenship of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Complete and successfully pass Live Scan fingerprinting for purposes of search of local, state, and national files to disclose any criminal record
Demonstrate good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
Graduate high school or pass the general education development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level
Must be found, after examination by a licensed physician and/or surgeon, to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect his/her exercise of the powers of a peace officer
Successfully pass a Voice Stress Analysis or Polygraph Test

Obtain and maintain current certification at time of appointment :
- Basic Provider CPR, and Title 22 Basic First Aid certification
- P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest certification
- Wild land fire training
- Boating enforcement school training
- First Responder Medical certification
Successfully maintain firearms qualification and defensive tactics certification
May be required to pass physical agility exam
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency
Wear a uniform and present a neat appearance
Safely drive and operate small and/or large water vessels as appropriate in the performance

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Q Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty, by

Final Filing Date: Monday, August 24, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department

Attn: Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst, 1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901

Email: aulentaja@countyofmonterey.gov Phone: (831) 755-5014 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The Selection Process Is Tentative, And Applicants Will Be Notified If Changes Are Made. To Assess Applicants' Possession Of Required Qualifications, The Examination Process May Include An Oral Examination, Pre-examination Exercises, Performance Examination, And/or Written Examination. The Competitive Examination Process Includes Submittal Of Required Application Materials. A Complete Application Package Will Include:

A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application.

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5014, or aulentaja@countyofmonterey.gov.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.

I have read and understand these instructions.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to perform law enforcement functions by patrolling park areas to protect property and visitors and enforce California Motor Vehicle Code, boating law, Fish and Game Code, other penal, health, safety codes, and other applicable state and county codes and ordinances; issues written citations, perform field interrogations, and make arrests.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to perform emergency response duties including law enforcement, administering first aid and/or CPR, and fire suppression.

Required Question

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