(a) For offenses committed within parks and recreational facilities subject to the department's supervision, the following persons are peace officers of the state and they shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted under this chapter:

1. (1) an employee of the department authorized by the commissioner;
2. (2) a police officer in the state;
3. (3) any other person authorized by the commissioner.

(b) Each person designated in (a) of this section may, when enforcing the provisions of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter,

1. (1) execute a warrant or other process issued by an officer or court of competent jurisdiction;
2. (2) administer or take an oath, affirmation, or affidavit; and
3. (3) arrest or issue a citation to a person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter.