Public Safety Classifications

More than 85 million people visit California State Parks each year. The Department employs over 700 peace officers to safeguard both visitors and the resources themselves.
Rangers and lifeguards provide not only public safety law enforcement and aquatic rescue services; they also provide public education through interpretation.

California State Parks plays both active and passive roles in the delivery of recreational experiences to visitors. Available activities include:

• Hiking
• Biking
• Camping
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Nature walks
• Boating
• Off-highway vehicle activities
• And many others.

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State Park Ranger Series
State Park Ranger
State Park Superintendent I
State Park Superintendent II
State Park Superintendent III
State Park Superintendent IV
State Park Superintendent V
Supervising State Park Ranger

Lifeguard Series
Lifeguard
Lifeguard Supervisor I
Lifeguard Supervisor II
Lifeguard Supervisor III

Firefighter/Security Guard Series
Firefighter/Security Officer
Captain Firefighter/Security Officer
Chief, Firefighter/Security Officer

Communications Operator Series
Communications Operator
Communications Supervisor
Dispatcher-Clerk


Jobs Administration Classifications Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Basic Training & The Mott Training Center Educational and Interpretive Classifications Facilities Classifications Lifeguard Cadet Park Operations Ranger/Lifeguard Selection Process Recreation Classifications Resource Protection Classifications Seasonal & Part Time Specialist Positions State Park Lifeguard State Park Ranger Student Assistants U.S. Veterans & Active Duty	Public Safety Classifications More than 85 million people visit California State Parks each year. The Department employs over 700 peace officers to safeguard both visitors and the resources themselves. Rangers and lifeguards provide not only public safety law enforcement and aquatic rescue services; they also provide public education through interpretation. California State Parks plays both active and passive roles in the delivery of recreational experiences to visitors. Available activities include: • Hiking • Biking • Camping • Swimming • Fishing • Nature walks • Boating • Off-highway vehicle activities • And many others. Check for Openings State Park Ranger Series State Park Ranger State Park Superintendent I State Park Superintendent II State Park Superintendent III State Park Superintendent IV State Park Superintendent V Supervising State Park Ranger Lifeguard Series Lifeguard Lifeguard Supervisor I Lifeguard Supervisor II Lifeguard Supervisor III Firefighter/Security Guard Series Firefighter/Security Officer Captain Firefighter/Security Officer Chief, Firefighter/Security Officer Communications Operator Series Communications Operator Communications Supervisor Dispatcher-Clerk	Non-State Employees If you are not currently a state employee or on an eligibility list, you cannot apply for any of the positions posted in the Career Opportunity Bulletins (COB). Please read "How To Get A State Job" located on the State Personnel Board (SPB) website. The SPB website describes the steps to becoming a state employee: How To Get A State Job