Are the medical standards for Park Rangers more stringent than standards for law enforcement positions in other agencies?
In general, some agencies and some positions have more and less stringent standards. Our standards stand somewhat in the middle ground. In some respects, our standards are more stringent. Our standards reflect the difficult terrain and work conditions that Park Rangers face everyday. In many situations, Park Rangers work in greater isolation than other law enforcement professionals do. The medical standards were developed to reflect the medical condition necessary to work under those conditions. • Can the medical standards for Park Rangers be revised? The Department of the Interior may periodically review and revise medical standards for Park Rangers to ensure the standards accurately reflect the medical condition necessary to perform the duties of the position. The Service intends to review the standards on a regular basis, every two or more years, to re-validate the standards and recommend any changes. Any recommended change would need to be specifically justified. Only the Departmen
