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Ranger Specialist (Library)
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$23.42 - $31.39 Hourly
- Part Time
- Library Services
- Utilities
Wastewater Collections Technician I/II
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$60,841.80 - $89,998.08 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Park Attendant I
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$16.91 - $21.12 Hourly
- Part Time
- Parks and Recreation
Department Specialist/Fire Prevention
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
- Part Time
- Community and Economic Development
- Fire and EMS
Systems Analyst I/II (Public Safety Enterprise Software)
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$87,223.32 - $132,247.68 Annually
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
Network Systems Technician I/II
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$73,377.96 - $111,255.36 Annually
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Police Officer (Academy Graduate)
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$101,726.16 - $136,322.88 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer Trainee
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$83,701.08 - $87,886.08 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$101,726.16 - $136,322.88 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lead Network Systems Engineer
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$102,930.24 - $153,100.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Network Systems Engineer
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$93,930.00 - $125,875.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Recreation Leader II
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$17.34 - $21.65 Hourly
- Part Time
- Parks and Recreation
Engineering Technician I/II
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$66,476.88 - $98,333.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Senior Planner (Parks)
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$84,689.76 - $125,967.12 Annually
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Planning and Development
Principal Planner (Parks)
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$108,076.80 - $160,755.24 Annually
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Planning and Development
Recreation Specialist I (Sports Center)
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$18.94 - $100.00 Hourly
- Part Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
SCADA Engineer
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$123,244.44 - $165,159.24 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Recreation Leader II
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$17.34 - $21.65 Hourly
- Part Time
- Parks and Recreation
Recreation Specialist I (Roller Hockey Referee)
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$25.60 - $100.00 Hourly
- Part Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
Building Inspection Supervisor
- Escondido, California
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
$93,924.48 - $125,872.08 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Standing Armed Guard
- Escondido, California
- Masterguard Security
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Escondido, California
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Patrol Officer (PT or FT)
- Escondido, California
- Masterguard Security
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Patrol Officer
- Escondido, California
- Masterguard Security
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Security Officer - Overnight Hospital Driver
- Escondido, California
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other

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Ranger Specialist (Library)
- Escondido, California United States
- CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
- May 30, 2026
- $23.42 - $31.39 Hourly - Part Time
CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA

Settled in a long valley in the coastal mountains of Southern California, Escondido, which means "hidden" in Spanish, lies about 18 miles inland, 100 miles south of Los Angeles, and 30 miles northeast of San Diego. Surrounded by avocado and citrus groves, our award-winning City is a diverse, vibrant community with just the right mix of small-town friendliness and big-city buzz. More and more people are making Escondido their "City of Choice." As the heart of San Diego North, it is one of the few remaining communities where people of all income levels can enjoy the Southern California lifestyle. We offer attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, comprehensive healthcare, and the nearby San Diego Zoo Safari Park. In addition, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, brings world-class entertainment to the area along with Queen Califia's Magical Circle, a sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park donated by late internationally renowned artist Niki de Saint Phalle. In recent years Escondido was named by Money Magazine as the Best Place in the West in which to retire and, at the other end of the spectrum, was named a Kid-Friendly City for our broad range of youth programs. Ladies Home Journal also ranked Escondido number eight among the Top Ten Cities for Government. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community. You can see it in the historic homes of Old Escondido or experience it in the thriving downtown area and the weekly blast to the past, "Cruisin' Grand." Yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise. New jobs, new cultural amenities, new entertainment venues, new choices for residential living, and a new vision for Escondido's future, make Escondido a city to watch.
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- $23.42 - $31.39 Hourly
- Part Time
- May 30, 2026
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RANGER SPECIALIST (Library)
(Part-Time, Temporary Position, 1500 hour, PERS Eligible)
Position will start at $23.42

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the part-time position of Ranger Specialist in our Lakes/Open Space Division, to support downtown services at the Escondido Public Library.

The Ranger Specialist will provide dedicated support exclusively to the Downtown Public Library. This position focuses on maintaining a welcoming, safe, and accessible environment for library visitors and staff. Responsibilities include community engagement, safety awareness, customer assistance, and coordination with library personnel to support daily operations within the downtown library campus.

Key Responsibilities

Patrols downtown Escondido in a City vehicle, enforces City ordinances and library regulations;
Prepares and makes oral presentations to library visitors and community groups as required;
Prepares written reports on incidents, accidents, and daily logs and activity reports;

The ideal candidate for this position will:
Work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort;
Work well under direct and indirect supervision;
Work well outdoors in all weather conditions;
Effectively communicate with the public and co-workers both orally and in writing;
Effectively implement policies, rules and laws.

Minimum Requirements

An AA degree in parks and recreation management or related discipline. Experience in park operations may be considered as a substitute for education on a year to year basis.
Within nine months of appointment, as a condition of employment, satisfactory completion of P. C. 832 and First Aid training.
Weekend and holiday availability required.
Must be available to work all shifts, up to as late as 1:00 a.m.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.

The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.

Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:
Served in the U.S. armed forces
Received an honorable discharge
Did not retire from military service
Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.

Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.

ABOUT OUR CITY
The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise.

EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Part-Time Benefits and Compensation Plan Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 6/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA

Settled in a long valley in the coastal mountains of Southern California, Escondido, which means "hidden" in Spanish, lies about 18 miles inland, 100 miles south of Los Angeles, and 30 miles northeast of San Diego. Surrounded by avocado and citrus groves, our award-winning City is a diverse, vibrant community with just the right mix of small-town friendliness and big-city buzz.

More and more people are making Escondido their "City of Choice." As the heart of San Diego North, it is one of the few remaining communities where people of all income levels can enjoy the Southern California lifestyle. We offer attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, comprehensive healthcare, and the nearby San Diego Zoo Safari Park. In addition, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, brings world-class entertainment to the area along with Queen Califia's Magical Circle, a sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park donated by late internationally renowned artist Niki de Saint Phalle. In recent years Escondido was named by Money Magazine as the Best Place in the West in which to retire and, at the other end of the spectrum, was named a Kid-Friendly City for our broad range of youth programs. Ladies Home Journal also ranked Escondido number eight among the Top Ten Cities for Government.

Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community. You can see it in the historic homes of Old Escondido or experience it in the thriving downtown area and the weekly blast to the past, "Cruisin' Grand." Yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise. New jobs, new cultural amenities, new entertainment venues, new choices for residential living, and a new vision for Escondido's future, make Escondido a city to watch.
CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
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Ranger Specialist (Library)

Wastewater Collections Technician I/II

Park Attendant I

Department Specialist/Fire Prevention

Systems Analyst I/II (Public Safety Enterprise Software)

Network Systems Technician I/II

Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

Police Officer Trainee

Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)

Lead Network Systems Engineer

Network Systems Engineer

Recreation Leader II

Engineering Technician I/II

Senior Planner (Parks)

Principal Planner (Parks)

Recreation Specialist I (Sports Center)

SCADA Engineer

Recreation Leader II

Recreation Specialist I (Roller Hockey Referee)

Building Inspection Supervisor

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