Seasonal Patrol Officer - Springbrook

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hiring Seasonal Patrol Officers for Springbrook State Park, Guthrie Center, IA, from May to October. Responsibilities include ensuring public safety, compliance with regulations, and assisting in emergencies. The position pays $15/hour and requires no specific education or experience but benefits from prior related experience. Applicants must be at least 18, possess a valid driver's license, and complete a background check.
Position: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Seasonal Patrol Officers to work at Springbrook State Park. The positions is temporary or seasonal employees of the Iowa DNR.

Contact: Springbrook State Park, 641-747-3591 , springbrook@dnr.iowa.gov

Appointment: Start and end dates are flexible but the typical season runs May through October. Successful candidates must attend a required training May 19 - 21, 2025.

Job Description: Seasonal Patrol Officers are positions of high responsibility helping to ensure a safe recreational environment for the public at state parks and/or designated off-highway vehicle parks and state parks across Iowa. Wage is $15.00/hour.

Patrol duties:
• Check compliance with Iowa's parks, fishing, and navigation regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Iowa's off highway vehicle laws.
• Provide public assistance and safety education through personal contacts.
• Respond to scenes of emergency situations including accidents, missing persons, or other calls for assistance. Assess the situation, alert officers and/or other agencies.
• Assist rescue personnel and investigating officers. Other duties:
• Register campers and maintain park facilities as directed.
• Maintain assigned equipment as directed.
• Complete activity reports, timesheets, citations, and incident reports.
• Participate in public safety education programs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: No specific education or experience is required. Past experience as a conservation or recreation seasonal or temporary employee within the Department or equivalent position in an outside agency would be beneficial to an applicant. Also, having attended a Seasonal Officer Training through the Department, Reserve Officer Training, or the National Parks Services Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy Training Program would be beneficial to an applicant. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must also possess a valid motor vehicle license and submit to clearance of a background check.

To apply

To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to Springbrook State Park or apply via Indeed. Include times available for interviewing.

Positions open until filled.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends only

Ability to Commute:
• Guthrie Center, IA 50115 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Guthrie Center, IA 50115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person