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Open: June 24, 2026 — Closes: July 4, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection. For more information about the position or the park, please contact Alexander_Van_Vechten@nps.gov.
Major Duties
Major Duties: This position serves as the park Law Enforcement Specialist (LES), supervises several subordinates, and is accountable to the Chief Ranger. Conducts investigations and takes law enforcement actions on cases that represent the entire spectrum of CFR, Federal, and State laws. Cases will be complex, of high magnitude, and frequently involve matters of a sensitive nature. Serves as legal advisor and law enforcement technical expert to the law enforcement patrol staff, park managers, other NPS divisions, and local agencies. Manages the park's physical and digital evidence programs. Serves as division training officer by coordinating all required law enforcement training, scheduling goals and standards, selecting advanced instructorships, and ensuring year end requirements are met. Analyzes law enforcement performance to determine training needs and develops programs to improve performance. Serves as the park's primary liaison with 15 local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies and with the office of the US Attorney's office, Office of the Solicitor and other state and local courts and District Attorney's offices. Serves as incident commander or command staff for joint operations with other law enforcement agencies during emergency law enforcement incidents, demonstrations, and large-scale special events. Directs NPS Law Enforcement participating on joint task force special operations for a variety of crimes. This is a supervisory law enforcement position. As a Commissioned Ranger, you will be responsible for performing law enforcement duties including detection, investigation, apprehension, and prosecution under applicable laws, rules, and regulations enacted to insure the protection and safe use of National Park resources. You will also educate, interpret, and inform visitors about resources, conservation, laws, and regulations. Collateral duties may include field training, emergency medical services, special response, technical rescue, swift water rescue, and helicopter rescue.
