State Park Law Enforcement Ranger Manager I – Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #5652)

This position is responsible for administering, managing and supervising the day-to-day law enforcement operations at Elephant Butte Lake State Park. As a Law Enforcement Manager, the incumbent will develop a visitor management & policing plan to ensure the safety of park visitors. The incumbent will ensure that park officers administer park rules accordingly to Division Regulations and state laws. The incumbent will monitor the actions of park officers regarding all criminal offenses, arrests, collisions and ensure that the appropriate documents are successfully completed and submitted via chain of command. The incumbent will also assume responsibility regarding the collection and security of evidence collected by the park officers. The incumbent will also supervise significant events such as July 4th fireworks night and any other large event or holiday weekend. In addition to the law enforcement duties outlined hereto, the incumbent will be responsible for conducting administrative functions to include: educational programming, public relations, human resources, development of law enforcement training and programs, volunteer program, marketing, and daily fee collections while following policy and regulations established by the applicable federal and state government agencies.

Employment Requirements

Incumbent must submit to and pass an extensive background investigation and the prescribed physical fitness, medical and psychological examinations. Must be a certified Peace Officer. Must be eligible for certification by waiver of previous training in accordance with provisions of Section 29-1-10 NMSA 1978.  As a safety sensitive law enforcement position, incumbent will be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

• Must be willing to accept assignment/transfer to another geographic location.
• Moderate to extensive travel in region/statewide area.
• Incumbent is required to live in park housing, if available.
• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.