Part Time Code Enforcement Jobs in Fountain Valley, CA

Salary: $24.09 - $27.89 Hourly
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026-00167
Department: Community Services - Recreation
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Description
The City of Anaheim Community Services Department is seeking to hire Part-Time Park Rangers. Under moderate supervision, this position will patrol 65 municipal parks, conduct restroom checks, lock restrooms, secure gates, educate the public on rules and policies, polices and submit reports. Park Rangers act as liaisons between the City of Anaheim and other internal and external departments. Candidates are expected to be able to multitask, problem-solve, and have strong verbal and written communication skills. This is a part-time, year-round position of approximately 20-32 hours per week; however, no minimum number of hours is guaranteed.
Candidates will be required to submit a minimum of 30 hours of availability.
This position operates seven (7) days per week, including weekends and holidays.
Employees are assigned to a primary shift upon hire. While staff are generally scheduled within their assigned shift, work schedules, days, and hours may be adjusted based on operational needs, including City events, special assignments, staffing needs, training, and other program requirements. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Typical Shift Times (subject to change)

• 1st Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• 3rd Shift: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• Overnight Shift: 10:30 p.m. - 4:30 a.m.

All candidates are expected to successfully complete the Park Ranger training program. Candidates must be available for the Park Ranger training program from 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM. This training program is approximately 13 shifts long and will vary depending on each individual's progress. Bilingual Spanish-speaking applicants are highly desirable.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Park Ranger is the first-level classification in the Park Ranger/Senior Park Ranger series. Incumbents at this level patrol community parks independently, perform the more routine compliance tasks, and coordinate with higher-level staff when new or unusual situations arise.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
We are looking for Park Rangers who will:

• Patrol and monitor public use of Anaheim's over 65 parks and recreational facilities by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot.
• Educate and advise the public on standards of safety, civility, and cleanliness by explaining and enforcing park policies, regulations, and City ordinances relating to park and facility use.
• Open and secure specialized park facilities, skateparks, restrooms, gates, and trails.
• Ensure facilities are available for use and in a safe and clean condition; report problems concerning safety, security, sanitary conditions, and maintenance needs.
• Provide courteous service to members of the public; respond to requests for service or provide referrals to other departments as appropriate.
• Communicate with law enforcement, fire officials, and Code Enforcement staff on a regular basis; use radio for Police/Fire and Code Enforcement contact as needed;respondto low-levelcallsfor servicein parksand recreationalfacilities.
• Coordinate with facility scheduling staff on use of picnic shelters, sports fields, and other park amenities to post reserved signs, turn on/off water/power, and resolve conflicts and compliance issues.
• Update daily patrol logs; prepare maintenance observation reports, incident, general accident, vehicle accident, and employee injury reports, or other required reports as necessary.
• Investigate complaints and disputes in Community Services parks and facilities.
• Answer phones, take messages, and provide general information in the field and office as needed; act as courier when required.
• Patrol designated Anaheim public schools at specified times as a deterrent to vandalism and misuse of facilities.
• Provide basic outreach and offer resource materials to the homeless in the parks.
• Assist with City and Department sponsored community events, including supervision, event patrol, parking control, and set-up/break-down.
• Identify, remove, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials and hypodermic needles and/or other drug paraphernalia.
• Assist in Citywide emergencies such as fire and hazardous weather conditions.
• Assist in emergencies involving injury or illness by notifying proper authorities; conduct basic first aid; administer AED and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
• Follow safe working practices and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Tag and report abandoned property; report incidents of graffiti and vandalism.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications
Experience:

• Experienced driving small utility trucks in various terrains in all weather conditions, including city streets with highly populated neighborhoods, grass, dirt, decomposed granite, and permeable asphalt paths.
• Prior experience involving heavy public contact is required; additional experience in compliance or security is desirable.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply relevant regulations, policies, ordinances and procedures.
• Maintain attendance and observe scheduled work hours.
• Safely follow directions; take appropriate courses of action in emergencies.
• Exercise tact, self-restraint, and good judgment in stressful encounters and situations.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Anticipate and solve problems.
• Write log entries, reports, messages, complete forms and records, and maintain records and files on work performed.
• Memorize and use transmitted radio codes.
• Operate mechanical and electronic equipment, tablets, and related office equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Perform minor maintenance, setup/break down of equipment, barricades, traffic cones, or similar objects.
• Maintain AED, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
• Provide information and resources to patrons.
• Understand and interpret written and oral instructions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and establish cooperative working relationships with City staff and public.

Knowledge of:

• General principles and practices of park patrol and security, City of Anaheim and Community Services policies and procedures, regulations, codes and ordinances as they relate to park usage; and safe work practices.

License/ Certification Required:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment.
• The ability to obtain a Defensive Driver's Training Certificate within one (1) month of employment and maintain current verification.
• The ability to obtain an AED, CPR, and First Aid certification within three (3) months of employment and maintain current certification.

Note: Possession of a current (less than two years) tuberculosis clearance slip by date of appointment. Fingerprinting at the time of hire is a state-mandated requirement for all employees who have direct contact with minors.
Supplemental Information
This is a part-time position usually averaging 20-32 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants who apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process will consist of, but is not limited to, an oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a
completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (including a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.
Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs to eligible part-time employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/36803/Benefits-Summary-Part-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit www.myanaheimbenefits.com then click on Part-Time Employees.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Part-time eligible employees become members of CalPERS as either Classic or New members.
Part-time employees not eligible for CalPERS are required to participate in the City's part-time 457 plan, as a replacement plan for Social Security.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based on the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best-qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough, complete response detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
This part-time position averages 20-32 hours per week, with no minimum hours guaranteed. By selecting yes, you understand that you must be available for all shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and graveyard shifts as needed to address the needs of the community. Do you understand this statement?

• Yes
• No

03
Please identify your experience in customer service with heavy public contact.

• More than twenty-four (24) months.
• Between twelve (12) months and twenty-four (24) months.
• Less than twelve (12) months.

04
Please describe in detail your customer service experience involving heavy public contact. In your response, please be sure to include: your job title, employer, and relevant job duties in which you obtained the experience. If none, type N/A.
05
Do you have experience driving small utility work trucks for any of your previous employers?

• Yes
• No

06
Please identify your experience driving small utility work trucks.

• More than twelve (12) months.
• Between six (6) months and twelve (12) months.
• Less than six (6) months.
• No experience.

07
Please describe in detail your experience driving small utility work trucks. If none, type N/A.
08
Anaheim Park Rangers educate and advise the public on standards of safety, civility, and cleanliness by explaining and enforcing park policies, regulations, and City ordinances relating to park and facility use. Do you possess experience educating the public and advising on standards of safety, civility, or other regulations?

• Yes
• No

09
Please describe your experience educating the public and advising on standards of safety, civility or other regulations. If none, type N/A.
10
Please describe your knowledge of police codes, including knowledge of the County of Orange 800 MHz Coordinated Communication System. If none, type N/A.
11
Do you possess experience providing basic outreach to homeless?

• Yes
• No

12
Please identify your experience providing basic outreach to homeless. If none, type N/A.
13
Anaheim Park Rangers receive training and are required to dispose of hypodermic needles and dr