Oklahoma § 74-2216 - Park rangers - Duties

§ 74-2216. Park rangers - Duties

Park Rangers, subject to the policies of the Commission, shall:

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74. State Government

1. Obtain a commission as an officer or employee pursuant to

the certification specified in Section 3311 of Title 70 of the

Oklahoma Statutes and by the Division of State Parks;

2. Secure the parks and property of the Department and maintain

law and order therein;

3. Maintain the powers of peace officers except the serving or

execution of civil process, have in all parts of the state the same

powers with respect to criminal matters and enforcement of the laws

relating thereto as sheriffs, highway patrolmen and police officers

in their respective jurisdictions and possess all immunities and

matters of defense now available or hereafter made available to

sheriffs, the highway patrol, and police officers in any suit

brought against them resulting from acts done in the course of their

employment;

4. Possess law enforcement jurisdiction over state parks,

including all facilities located therein;

5. Serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. The

Division of State Parks Director may extend the probationary period

for up to three (3) additional months provided that the employee and

the Office of Management and Enterprise Services are notified in

writing as to such action and the reasons therefor. At any time

during a probationary period the employment of a park ranger may be

terminated in accordance with Department procedure and at the

discretion of the Director of State Parks. Retention of the

employee, after expiration of the probationary period, shall entitle

the employee to be classified as a permanent employee;

6. Provide law enforcement protection and enforcement pursuant

to the terms of interlocal agreements authorized by the Commission

with other entities of government or federally recognized tribes in

the state; and

7. Remain in the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System if

promoted to the Park Manager job family classification series,

provided they maintain their certification specified in Section 3311

of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, perform the requisite training

required by the Chief Park Ranger, and meet all other requirements,

policies, and rules of the Department and laws of the state.

Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by

Laws 2012, c. 304, § 990.