08/18/2025
JOB LISTING- Park Police Officer
Under direct supervision of the Chief of Park Police, patrols District properties to ensure the safety and security of the park patrons, employees, property and equipment, and to enforce park ordinances and state laws within the parks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, and REQUIREMENTS
•Conducts patrol and surveillance of the Park District system by vehicle, bicycle, and/or by foot patrol as directed by the Chief of Park Police. Observes activities and situations for violations of ordinances or state laws and takes required regulatory or preventative action.
•Investigates complaints and disturbances, apprehends violators, issues summons, and makes arrests. Prepares required reports on incidents and activities related to Police duties.
•Performs traffic and crowd control duties as assigned.
•Inspects the total area of the facility to which assigned to ensure a safe, secure, and enjoyable environment for the park patrons; takes necessary action to correct unsafe and displeasing situations.
•Is responsible to prepare and submit activity reports, operational reports, and various state mandated administrative reporting forms.
•Reports hazards.
•Renders first aid at accidents, and investigates causes and results of accidents.
•Engages in proactive traffic enforcement efforts to help reduce accidents and deter IVC violations within the Park District’s property.
•Minimum availability of 25 hours per month for additional security at special events.
•Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
•Must be willing and available to work varying shifts including but not limited to first shift, second shift, swing shift.
•All Park Police Officers are expected to share in the on-call duties as assigned which may include overnight calls for service.
•Other duties may be assigned.
Interested? Apply at decatur-parks.org/careers/
