Salary: $36,414.56 Annually
Location : City of Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5517-20231016-2SUPP
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/16/2023
Closing Date: 11/10/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
This is routine security and public information work in City parks, buildings, and recreational facilities. Work involves assisting in safeguarding City property and facilities, and in helping to assure the security and confidence of parks and recreation patrons. An incumbent in this classification is responsible for maintaining a good line of communication between park patrons, Parks and Recreation staff, and the Police Department. Additionally, an incumbent in this classification will be responsible for guiding and informing park patrons regarding programs and facilities offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Supervision is received from a higher-level employee.
Essential Functions
Patrols assigned area and assures the safety and security of guests and City property. Monitors for illicit activity, fire, or any other damage or loss of property.
Enforces Park rules and regulations.
Maintains daily activity/patrol logs for review by supervisor and prepares incident and safety reports. Reports on any suspicious occurrence or conditions in assigned area.
Maintains order by escorting and/or trespassing individuals from City parks and recreation areas unable to conduct themselves according to park/facility rules and regulations.
Uses radio communications to contact Law Enforcement, Fire, and other first responder personnel to report unusual activities, violations, or emergency situations involving injury, illness, fire or other incident requiring the assistance of local authorities.
Aids with locking and unlocking assigned park gates and providing crowd control for City sponsored Events
Ensures all individuals exit parks prior to closing. Scrutinizes persons seeking admission to property or grounds after closing hours.
Completes incident reports for accidental injuries, dog bites, vehicle break-ins, and other occurrences within park grounds. Interviews witnesses, as necessary.
Assists the Police Department with investigations pertaining to activities in City parks.
Functions as Park Ambassadors for park programs and special events.
Attends trainings and other professional development opportunities for Park Rangers, as required.
Dispatches Park Rangers and distributes vehicle keys for use during scheduled shifts; adjusts assignments as necessary and with approval to ensure complete area coverage and patron safety.
Conducts pre-shift meetings to discuss areas of concern and inform staff of other relevant information, as instructed by supervisor.
May issue citations regarding animal ordinances, trash, and parking.
Logs usage of division equipment such as radios, vehicles, etc. and ensures items are in working condition and returned at the end of shift.
Performs other related duties, as required.
Minimum Requirements
A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years experience performing security related duties with public contact. A valid Driver’s License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained throughout employment.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.
NOTE:
Must obtain a State of Florida Security D license and a CPR certification from the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized agency within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain bothvalid throughout employment in the classification.
An employee in this classification will be required to work holidays, nights, and weekends, and will be required to work in inclement weather conditions. Additionally, an employee in this classification will be required to walk or ride a bicycle within the facility for a long period of time.
Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening.
Documentation Requirements
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
1. Proof of educationin the form of high school diploma, it’s equivalent or higher from an accredited institution. If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following: student’s name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Copy of Valid Driver’s License: Valid Driver’s License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree or higher.
*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (), OR
- A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (), OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
- For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran’s preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member #2 or Member #4 only) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran’s Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013. Documentation of Preference Claim must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans’ Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans’ preference.
Form VP1:
Form VP2:
Form VP3:
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
- Medical insurance
- Paid leave
- Life Insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance
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Have you attached a copy of your high school diploma or its equivalent or higher and/or transcript plus a foreign credential evaluation report (if applicable) from an agency recognized as specified in the job announcement? Your diploma(s) and/or transcripts MUST be uploaded with your application for employment before the closing date. If not, your application will be deemed ineligible.
- Yes
- No
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Have you submitted a copy of your valid driver license (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E or higher) as specified in the job announcement, which MUST be uploaded with your application by the closing date? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
- Yes
- No
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