The City of Miami Beach is currently accepting applications for the position of Park Ranger —municipal park ranger— with a salary range of $29.50 to $49.22 per hour and a deadline for submitting applications by this Wednesday October 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The official announcement, identified by the number 2778, pertains to a full-time position within the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department.
One of the main attractions of the offer is that it does not require a university degree. However, completing high school alone is not enough: the city also demands work experience and several licenses or certifications.
How much does a Park Ranger job pay in Miami Beach?
The salary scale published by the city ranges from $29.50 to $49.22 per hour, equivalent to between $2,360 and $3,937.60 every two weeks.
It is important to note that the $49.22 represents the upper end of the announced range. The announcement includes a salary scale and does not specify that a newly hired individual will automatically start earning the maximum.
No university degree is required, but three years of experience are necessary
The minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate three years of verifiable full-time experience in areas such as code application, security, law enforcement, service in the United States Armed Forces, regulatory compliance, closely related fields, or jobs involving public contact.
It is also mandatory to have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and to maintain it during employment without any restrictions that might interfere with job functions.
What does a park ranger do in Miami Beach?
The municipal Park Rangers patrol the city's parks and facilities on foot, by bicycle, in a golf cart, in an all-terrain vehicle, or by car.
Among their responsibilities are guiding visitors, explaining and enforcing park rules, identifying safety risks, addressing complaints and conflicts, managing activities during public events, and determining when a situation requires the intervention of the police or emergency medical services.
The announcement specifies that it involves unarmed personnel. Park rangers can issue warnings, enforce exclusions from specific facilities, and process citations within the powers granted to them by the municipal code.
They can also investigate offenses related to animals, illegal dumping of trash, and other incidents occurring on properties managed by the department.
Licenses and certifications required by Miami Beach
The selected individual must possess or obtain a Class D license for security officers in Florida prior to their appointment and maintain it throughout the duration of their employment.
This license is regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Additionally, within the first 12 months from the appointment, the employee must obtain Level 1 certification from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement.
During that same period, you must possess and maintain a valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association or the first aid and safety certification indicated by the American Red Cross.
One must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Availability of schedule is another requirement of the call. Miami Beach requests the ability to work in flexible and non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
It is also a physically active job. Park rangers work outdoors under various weather conditions, walk or stand for extended periods, and may need to carry objects, drive municipal vehicles, or travel by bicycle.
The description itself warns that the job may involve interaction with hostile individuals and requires maintaining composure, attempting to resolve situations through persuasion, and requesting police assistance when necessary.
Vacation, health insurance, and other benefits
As it is a full-time position, the announcement includes access to the benefits package of the City of Miami Beach.
The offer lists 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 15 paid holidays, as well as medical, vision, and dental plans, life insurance, and a retirement program, among other benefits.
The city keeps updated information about these services on the official Human Resources Benefits page.
How to submit the application
Those interested should go to the official City of Miami Beach Park Ranger job listing and complete their application through the NEOGOV system.
The city explicitly warns that applicants must detail all work experience related to the position in the application. Failing to include this information correctly may lead to the disqualification of the candidate.
It is also recommended to keep the NEOGOV profile updated with experience, education, certifications, and contact information each time a job application is submitted.
The application will remain open, according to the consulted announcement, until Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
More job opportunities in Miami-Dade
This announcement pertains directly to the City of Miami Beach and should not be confused with the jobs posted by the government of Miami-Dade County.
For those looking for other options, CiberCuba reported this Tuesday on new public vacancies in Miami-Dade in areas such as administration, transportation, technology, water and sewage, and public services.
As with any public job posting, it is advisable to review the official listing again before submitting your application to confirm that it is still active and to check for any potential changes in requirements, salary, or closing date.
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