BW JOB ALERT: Applications Being Accepted for Seasonal Park Rangers

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Black Westchester in BW JOBS, BW News // 0 Comments

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol county parks this summer. Applications are due by Feb. 19 and are available online at http://publicsafety.westchestergov.com/.

Uniformed park rangers work under the supervision of county police officers to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in the county’s parks. They assist park users, provide information on park rules and procedures, help in searches for lost children, perform basic first aid on occasion and make regular security checks of buildings and facilities.

First-time park rangers are paid $14 hourly. Salaries are higher for those who have worked as a ranger for the county before. To qualify, applicants must:

be a high school graduate
be at least 19 years of age
be a resident of Westchester County
possess a valid New York State driver’s license by the time of appointment.

“Working under the supervision of county police officers, park rangers help to ensure that Westchester’s parks and pools are safe and enjoyable for those who use them.” Public Safety Commissioner George N. Longworth said. He noted that many police officers in Westchester, including himself, had their first exposure to a law enforcement career by working as a seasonal park ranger.

Note: Accepted candidates must attend a three-week training program at the Westchester County Police Academy.

Sincerely,

Estimados Amigos y Vecinos,

El Departamento de Seguridad Publica del Condado de Westchester esta aceptando aplicaciones para patrullar en los parques del condado como guardaparques temporales este verano. El último día para aplicar es el 19 de febrero y las aplicaciones están disponibles en la siguiente página http://publicsafety.westchestergov.com/.

Guardaparques uniformados estarán trabajando bajo la supervisión de los policías del condado para mantener una atmósfera sana y salva en los parques. Ellos asistirán a los usuarios de los parques, proveerán información de las reglas y procedimientos, ayudaran en la búsqueda de niños perdidos, harán los primeros auxilios básicos si es necesario y harán reviso de seguridad regularmente en los edificios y facilidades.

Guardaparques primerizos serán pagados $14 por hora. Los salarios son aumentados para los guardaparques que han trabajado para el condado anteriormente.

Para calificar, los aplicantes deben de haberse graduado de escuela secundaria, tener mínimo de 19 años de edad, ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, ser residente del Condado de Westchester y tener una licencia valida del Estado de Nueva York a la hora de la cita.

Candidatos aceptados tendrán que atender a un programa de entrenamiento de tres semanas en la Academia de Policías del Condado de Westchester.

ABOUT VIRGINIA PEREZ: Virginia Perez is the Westchester County Legislator in the 17th District serving Yonkers. She was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United States with her family as a young girl. She attended Yonkers public schools and graduated from Saunders Trade and Technical High School. Wanting to stay close to her family she decided to attend Monroe Community College where she acquired degrees in Hospitality and Business Management.