Park Ranger (POLICE)

Park Ranger (POLICE)

Salary

$46,726.00 - $51,339.00 Annually

Location

Hampton Police Department, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09357

Department

POLICE

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Are you a wildlife and nature enthusiast with experience in park, facility, and maintenance operations? The City of Hampton Police Department is looking for a self-motivated Park Ranger to patrol the parks and other City property to ensure safety and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, while also protecting the security and integrity of parkland. Prior law enforcement experience is a plus!

The Park Ranger provides outstanding customer service to our visitors and performs a variety of work in all areas of park operations including law enforcement, information, interpretation, public relations, conservation, and maintenance in city parklands. This position works according to set procedures and provides supervision to frontline staff.

As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or successful completion of the GED.
• Must complete a certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy and associated field training.
• Experience in wildlife or resource management, park/facility operations, educational programming or historical interpretation and experience working with the public preferred.
• Technical training or college coursework in law enforcement, justice, environmental science, aquatics, or closely related field, with some knowledge of environmental issues, conservation, and wildlife management is preferred.
• Must attain and maintain a Conservator of the Peace designation.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of employment.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a Hampton Police background investigation to include polygraph examination, written test, and psychological testing.

Additional Requirements:

• Requires considerable contact with the general public and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Requires shift work to include nights, weekends, holidays and on call emergency standby on a rotating basis.
• Requires frequent local travel.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Features

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or successful completion of a GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 21 years of age as of the date you submitted your application?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following options below best describes your years of experience in wildlife or resource management, park/facility operations, educational programming or historical interpretation and experience working with the public?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04

I understand that I must attain and maintain a Conservator of the Peace designation.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand this position requires successfully passing testing for controlled substances and successfully passing a background investigation to include a polygraph examination.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position is requires shift work to include nights, weekends, holidays and on call emergency standby on a rotating basis.

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor) that has not been expunged, even if you were found not guilty, or the charges were dismissed?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been rejected for employment or terminated for ANY reason, by ANY law enforcement agency? If yes, please provide the agency and reason.

10

Have you EVER been terminated from ANY job or received a written reprimand? If yes, please provide details below.

11

Have you EVER, as an ADULT or JUVENILE, been arrested, charged, indicted or convicted for violation(s) of ANY city, municipal, state, or federal law, whether Felony or Misdemeanor? ? If so, provide an explanation that includes date, location, charge and disposition.

12

Have you EVER been detained by ANY law enforcement representative, been the subject of ANY criminal investigation, or been named as the accused on a warrant? If "yes", please explain below in detail.

13

Have you EVER received ANY tickets for traffic violations (excluding parking tickets) on ANY license that you have held since you began driving? If "yes", list type of violation, date received, jurisdiction, and disposition (i.e. fine, suspension, charge(s) dismissed) below.

14

Have you EVER consumed ANY drugs prescribed for another person? If "yes" provide the name or type of drug(s) and the last time consumed:

15

Have you EVER used, tried, ingested, or experimented with marijuana (prior to July 2021) or ANY illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs or substances (i.e. heroin, cocaine, speed, LSD, methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, pcp, ecstasy, hallucinogens, exotic drugs, spice/salvia, etc.) If "yes", indicate what type of drug and when you last used it?

16

Have you EVER sold ANY type of illegal drug, delivered illegal drugs, or directed another person where to buy drugs to include marijuana? If "yes", indicate what type of drug and the last time you engaged in these activities.

17

Have you ever had a charge, complaint, or lawsuit filed against you alleging excessive force or false arrest? If "yes", provide details below

18

Have you ever been a member of the Armed Forces in the United States or foreign country? If so, indicate: branch of service, date of entry, date of discharge, type of discharge. List ANY disciplinary actions (Article 15s, Court Martials, NJPs, Captains Mast, etc.) below.

19

Have you ever been a complainant, victim, or been involved in a complaint of domestic violence? If "yes", please provide details below.

20

Have you applied for ANY other Law Enforcement Agencies (Federal, State, & Local) either presently or in the past? If so, please provide the agency and results below.

21

This position requires that you possess a valid Drivers License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

22

Have you purposely omitted ANY information from your employment application?

• Yes
• No

23

The following forms must be submitted To the Police Recruitment Team within 7 days of the closing of this post. Questionnaires may be emailed to recruiting@hampton.gov. or hand delivered to 300 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23669. Background Questionnaire Information Release Waiver Credit Release Waiver Afterward, you may use your back browser button to return to this page.

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How did you hear about this position with the Hampton Police Division?

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr