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Public Safety and Law Enforcement Staff


Interested in Becoming a member of the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Staff?


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Protect the employees, visitors and resources of Virginia State Parks and Natural Heritage Areas

Members of the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Staff have full law enforcement authority and are true practitioners of Community Policing. Each undertakes multiple roles and responsibilities within their assigned park and heritage area in addition to public safety and law enforcement responsibilities. Before pursuing this career path, candidates should consider both the attraction of working outdoors, with the public and as part of a team of employees who make the Virginia State Park and Natural Heritage Area experience the best in the country!

To learn more about current openings, please visit our careers page.

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