Park Ranger

Park Ranger

Salary

$22.00 Hourly

Location

501 Delta Ave, Marysville, WA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

00947

Department

Police

Opening Date

10/09/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Summary

Part-time, seasonal position.

Hours: approximately 2.5 hours daily (15 - 22 hours/week), usually in the evening hours, to lock/unlock gates and secure facilities. This position will be filled to provide coverage 7 days a week including holidays and weekends.

This position is not eligible for healthcare benefits.

This position works within the Community Services Unit of the Marysville Police Department and requires the successful completion of an extensive background check including polygraph exam.

This temporary position will assist with a variety of activities that support the Community Services Unit of the Marysville Police Department including code enforcement and park security functions. Work performed follows clear directions in applying established guidelines and procedures to make routine judgments and decisions.

Examples of Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Assists with parks security including patrol of parks grounds and buildings; closes and secures gates and facilities.
• Assists with code enforcement activities including taking photos and collecting information to respond to and resolve citizen complaints pertaining to nuisances, signage, animals, litter, abandoned vehicles, home occupations, noise, graffiti, and other code violations.
• Answers questions and explains rules related to park and facilities usage and issues verbal warnings of violations.
• Answers questions and explains laws pertaining to code enforcement; posts corrective notices.
• Requests law enforcement assistance if needed.
• Maintains records related to assigned duties.
• Grafitti abatement.

Qualifications

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

• Previous experience in enforcement such as park ranger or law enforcement desirable.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers License/
• Must be 18 years of age by date of application.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check, including polygraph exam.

Work Environment

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, bend, or climb and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must climb ladders and work at heights, walk on rough and uneven surfaces, and lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

The incumbent regularly works both inside and outside. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and falling objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Outside, the incumbent works in various weather conditions. The employee sometimes works near moving traffic, construction equipment and vehicles. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock, radiation, and falling objects.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Marysville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.

Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.

[Note: Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits]

Insurance Benefits:

• Medical - choice of Premera Blue Cross or Kaiser Permanante.
• Employer pays 100% of employees monthly premiums and 90% of dependent/qualified domestic partners premiums.
• Vision
• Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dual Insurance Incentive Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Sick Leave
• Jury Duty/Military Leave

Investment and Retirement Programs:

• State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• HRA/VEBA plan

Voluntary Benefits:

• Optional plans for life insurance, disability, and accident coverage
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union Membership

01

Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your work-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Briefly list any previous experience or training you have that relates to this position. Be specific in including any prior experience in enforcement such as a park ranger or law enforcement.

04

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

06

What interests you about this part-time, seasonal position?

Required Question

Employer City of Marysville

Address 501 Delta Avenue

Marysville, Washington, 98270

Website http://marysvillewa.gov