Limited Commission Ranger Internship – State Forest State Park

A temporary unarmed ranger internship at State Forest State Park in North Park, based at park headquarters on State Highway 14 outside Walden. The announcement sets employment from January 2027 through October 2027, up to forty hours a week and up to nine months, and notes school schedules may be accommodated. Rangers hold a Title 33 commission and enforce Parks and Wildlife laws and regulations, which includes issuing citations, patrolling by vehicle, OHV, boat, bicycle or on foot, responding to emergencies, resolving visitor complaints, writing reports and possibly appearing in court. Rangers also help with general park operations such as fee collection and accounting, cleaning restrooms, campsites, picnic areas and trails, and running visitor education and interpretive programs. Open to residents and non-residents.