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Ronald Gallo

Sinnemahoning State Park
Philipsburg,PA
20
years of professional experience

Experienced DCNR Ranger skilled in emergency response, crowd control, and safety inspections. Proven ability to enforce regulations and ensure visitor safety in diverse park environments.

Work History

Year-Round DCNR Ranger

6 Months
Sinnemahoning State Park | 02.2026 - Current

Performed boat, foot, and vehicle patrols. Performed playground and dam inspections. Performed leased camp inspections. Assisted Park staff in safety and radio use trainings. Maintained a professional appearance personally and, with vehicles and all equipment. Monitored Park for crime and traffic code violations, resource violations, park violations, camping violations, illegal hunting and fishing, and boating violations. Performed traffic control, vehicle stops, person/vehicle searches. Issued and filed traffic and non-traffic citations, traffic warnings, DCNR warnings, and parking tickets. Exercised radio communication skills. Removed illegal hunting stands. Assisted with crowd control and safety for emergencies and festivals. Opened and closed roads based on weather conditions and hazardous conditions. Answered visitor questions regarding the park, campground, and surrounding towns. Aided in minor and major visitor injuries. Assisted in trail and facility clean up. Inspected signs, facilities, trails, and equipment for damage. Marked and monitored trees for wood cutting permits. Performed campground, beach, pavilion, and trail checks. Checked boaters for proper equipment and permits. Coordinated and performed hasty searches to locate visitors in the park. Distributed campsite, pavilion, and cabin permits. Maintained and logged lost and found items. Completed Ranger reports, accident and incident reports, and a Use of Force report. Learned and logged applicable information into JNet and CNet. Performed goose harassment and addling for the park's beach area. Volunteered and helped at other parks for events and weekends. Attended and completed Inland Boat Operators Course, Chainsaw training, ATV training, Swift Water Rescue Course. Attended and completed Judgmental Pistol trainings and Firearms qualifications. Monitored ATV use of roads inside the park that are open to ATV’s. Assisted Moshannon State Forest that’s around the park by responding to incidents, checking firewood permits, and monitoring roads for illegal ATV use.

Season DCNR Ranger

4 Years 2 Months
Black Moshannon State Park | 10.2021 - 12.2025

Performed boat, foot, and vehicle patrols. Performed playground and dam inspections. Performed leased camp inspections. Assisted Park staff in safety and radio use trainings. Maintained a professional appearance personally and, with vehicles and all equipment. Monitored Park for crime and traffic code violations, resource violations, park violations, camping violations, illegal hunting and fishing, and boating violations. Performed traffic control, vehicle stops, person/vehicle searches. Issued and filed traffic and non-traffic citations, traffic warnings, DCNR warnings, and parking tickets. Exercised radio communication skills. Removed illegal hunting stands. Assisted with crowd control and safety for emergencies and festivals. Opened and closed roads based on weather conditions and hazardous conditions. Answered visitor questions regarding the park, campground, and surrounding towns. Aided in minor and major visitor injuries. Assisted in trail and facility clean up. Inspected signs, facilities, trails, and equipment for damage. Marked and monitored trees for wood cutting permits. Performed campground, beach, pavilion, and trail checks. Checked boaters for proper equipment and permits. Coordinated and performed hasty searches to locate visitors in the park. Distributed campsite, pavilion, and cabin permits. Maintained and logged lost and found items. Completed Ranger reports, accident and incident reports, and a Use of Force report. Learned and logged applicable information into JNet and CNet. Performed goose harassment and addling for the park's beach area. Volunteered and helped at other parks for events and weekends. Attended and completed Inland Boat Operators Course, Chainsaw training, ATV training, Swift Water Rescue Course. Attended and completed Judgmental Pistol trainings and Firearms qualifications. Monitored ATV use of roads inside the park that are open to ATV’s. Assisted Moshannon State Forest that’s around the park by responding to incidents, checking firewood permits, and monitoring roads for illegal ATV use.

Corrections Officer

14 Years 11 Months
Geo Companies/Cornell Companies | 04.2006 - 03.2021
  • Enforced facility security protocols, ensuring safety of staff and inmates.
  • Monitored inmate behavior, identifying potential conflicts and preventing disturbances.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Trained new corrections officers on operational procedures and emergency response protocols.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA | 05-2005

High School Diploma

Philipsburg-Osceola High School | Philipsburg, PA | 06-1999

Timeline

Year-Round DCNR Ranger

Sinnemahoning State Park
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Season DCNR Ranger

Black Moshannon State Park
10.2021 - 12.2025Read More

Corrections Officer

Geo Companies/Cornell Companies
04.2006 - 03.2021Read More

Lock Haven University

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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Philipsburg-Osceola High School

High School Diploma
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Ronald Gallo