Park Ranger Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Various County Park Locations, WI
Job Type: Limited Term Employment
Job Number: 2026-0709
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Position available starting Mid-August with hours available into November. Part-time hours will be available, to include nights and weekend shifts.
LTE Park Rangers actively patrols each of our 18 parks across 3,100+ acres in Brown County. This position helps to provide a secure and safe environment for park visitors and staff by enforcing our park rules and ordinances, educates the public, responds to concerns of park patrons, performs maintenance of parks such as bathroom cleaning, shelter cleaning and grounds work, and ensures that all our parks and public spaces are safe and welcoming to all visitors. In addition, they handle patrolling parks and trails, public safety, opening and closing facilities, talking with facility renters, cleaning facilities, grounds maintenance, interacting with boat launch users as well as campers, and overall visitor use management. Successful candidates will strive to be a friendly presence at our parks and facilities.
This position reports to the Parks Field Manager at our Brown County Fairgrounds shop, located at 1500 Fort Howard Ave., De Pere, WI 54115. Each shift, staff review the day's tasks and dispatches in a county truck to the parks properties as assigned.
Those applying should note that many rental facilities are open until midnight and campers are present on our properties 24/7 during the summer months. Candidates should expect varying shifts from day to second shift work, weekends, and holidays. Typical weekend shifts would be late evening into the early morning. As an added perk, Differential Pay of $.50 per hour will apply for any shifts worked between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, and an added $.50 per hour for weekend work between 12:01 AM Saturday and 11:59 PM Sunday.
The department will supply two uniform shirts, a windbreaker, and a hat, as uniforms must be worn. Lunch is one-half hour and is unpaid, those working a four-hour shift receive one paid break, while those working an eight-hour shift receive two paid breaks.
Why work for Brown County Parks as a Park Ranger -LTE? It's easy, these positions have been tailored to provide candidates with vast experience needed for future employment in law enforcement and general park operations. We provide you on-the-job experience, and basic enforcement training needed to help you along your schooling and career path. We are aware that few options like this exist and we recognize the value of these positions. We have a successful track record of past LTE Park Ranger's going on to receive coveted full-time positions in this field. It should also be noted that the work done as a County Parks public servant is diverse and shows future employers that you were able to multi-task, interact with the public, and effectively manage your time and responsibly get tasks done within County Parks, County Campgrounds, and County Boat Launches. We look forward to being a part of your journey to help you develop the skills that will be a true asset for your future success, or as you ease into retirement. We also strive to teach life skills and provide experiences that go beyond the work at hand that will personally benefit you. These positions are ideal for college students looking to get into an outdoor field and are also a great fit for qualified outdoor enthusiasts, or retirees looking for seasonal employment.
Essential Duties
Approximate Job Duties are broken down as 50% Park Rule Enforcement and 50% Park Maintenance.
Conducts Park patrols to ensure public safety.
Conducts visual checks through the park system for maintenance and safety problems.
Provides assistance and information to the public.
Communicates rules and regulations related to the Park's system.
Responds to citizen complaints and resolves minor conflicts.
Issues verbal and written warnings and/or citations to Park patrons.
Checks trail passes and other permits.
Monitors private park rentals and enforces rules associated with rentals.
Patrols campgrounds and enforces rules associated with campgrounds.
Performs facility and bathroom cleaning.
Performs grounds work to include trash collection and pick up, weeding, trimming and small equipment operation.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma
Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
CPR and Basic First Aid or First Responder Certification desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Schooling, general knowledge, and/or personal interest in law enforcement.
Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements.
Ability to follow directions and grasp new skills.
Ability to interact and respond to citizen inquires or guide them to the right service.
Ability to always keep a positive attitude and professional demeanor, and to address residents' and customers' concerns in a helpful, courteous manner.
Ability to work both cooperatively with Park personnel and the public, as well as independently with little-to-no supervision throughout the County Park system.
Ability to respectfully represent Parks Department.
Ability to manage time to efficiently complete the day's tasks/duties.
Knowledge of and ability to use a computer and the required software.
Ability to keep an accurate log of activities.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to run/operate County vehicles and power equipment.
Ability to follow detailed instructions which may be oral and/or written.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps.
Ability to answer inquiries and complaints effectively with tact and courtesy.
Ability to enforce code violations.
Ability to use discretion during the enforcement of parks violations, while upholding the professional customer services standards of the department.
Ability to tactfully contact Sheriff's department when necessary for violations outside the Park department's jurisdiction.
Have excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions.
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Limited Term Employees are not eligible for benefits.