The Lafayette Parks Department maintains over 700 acres of parks including 25 parks, 1 zoo, 3 aquatic facilities, 14 youth sports fields, youth soccer fields, 1 baseball stadium, multiple playgrounds and 27 miles of paved trails. Incumbent serves as Safety and Security Director for the Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for directing operations in maintaining the safety and security of City parks and coordinating general risk management of the department. Oversees all department security operations, including coordinating general risk management program activities. Secures park buildings and facilities as required. Supervises and directs area personnel, including recruiting, interviewing applicants, hiring, making work assignments, evaluating performance, providing trai