Park Ranger I

Salary : $71,688.00 - $100,837.00 Annually
Location : 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Opening Date: 10/27/2026

Description

The City of Laguna Beach Police Department is seeking enthusiastic and an energetic candidate to join our team as a Park Ranger I. This dynamic position involves engaging with City residents, business owners, and visitors on City streets, parks, beaches, and trails while wearing the approved City uniform. As a key member of the Neighborhood Enhancement Team (N.E.T.), the Park Ranger I plays a crucial role in advising the public on City, County, and State ordinances related to littering, smoking in public, possessing alcoholic beverages, and other disturbance-related violations. This position is recognized as a peace officer and is pivotal in implementing neighborhood enhancement goals, and addressing quality of life issues through community engagement, problem-solving, and enforcement actions. The Park Ranger I may report directly to a Police Sergeant, Police Corporal, or Senior Park Ranger and will take on special duty assignments as required.

Schedule: Employees in this position must be available to work weekdays and weekends as necessary. Full-Time Park Rangers generally work a minimum of 80 hours per two-week pay period.

What you'll be great at:

• Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution skills
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory policies with high integrity and ethics
• Physical fitness for walking on rough terrain in various climates
• Safety awareness for self and others
• Stress management abilities
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Customer-focused approach

Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on November 16, 2026.
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Age:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field is considered desirable.

Experience:

• Less than one year (minimal) of experience of on-the-job training involving public contact work or the enforcement of public safety rules and policies.

License/Certificate Requirements:

• Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required

Desired Qualification(s):

• Applicants who have successfully graduated from a California Basic Course Police Academy or Modular Level I, II or III are considered highly desirable.
• Possession of PC 832 certification is also highly desirable. Candidates must successfully obtain PC 832 certification, through training provided by the Department, within six months of appointment.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.
HIRING PROCESSS

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected candidates will be invited to a department interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selected candidate will go through a public safety extensive background check, which includes a live scan, pre-employment physical, meeting with a private investigator, a polygraph test and drug screening.
for the link to the MOUs.
01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than a High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

02

Please list the education degrees and certifications you have completed. If you don not possess any please enter "N/A."
03

Have you completed any college course work in Criminal Justice or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to the above question you must list the courses you completed in Criminal Justice or related field.
05

Are you at least 20 years of age or older or will you be by time of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you posses a California Basic Course Police Academy Modular Level I, II or III? If "yes," you must attached proof of certification.

• Yes
• No

07

Have you successfully completed a PC 832 course? Is "yes," you must attach proof of certification.

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of law enforcement experience do you possess? You must ensure this experience (if any) is thoroughly described in your application.

• No experience
• Some experience but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2
• 2 years but less than 3
• 3 years but less than 4
• 4 years but less than 5
• 5 years or more

09

How many years of public contact experience do you possess? You must ensure this experience (if any) is thoroughly described in your application.

• No experience
• Some experience but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2
• 2 years but less than 3
• 3 years but less than 4
• 4 years but less than 5
• 5 years or more

10

Which Park Ranger position are you interested in?

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Both

Required Question