WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN - REGION 2
State of Louisiana
west monroe, la, usa
Posted on Oct 13, 2025
About this Job
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life.
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of the Secretary exists to provide leadership and support services, administrative direction, and accountability for departmental programs; administrative direction and leadership to ensure the success of subordinate programs; and department-wide coordination, communication, personnel and basic resources needed to accomplish the department’s mission.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPENTENCIES:- Strong leadership abilities
- Problem solving skills
- Great integrity
- Great communication skills
- Independent thinking skills
- Keen attention to details
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Emotional intelligence
Minimum Qualifications
Job Specification
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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
- Plans, directs and manages general and complex enforcement activities of a region’s operational/patrol and administrative enforcement programs related to the management, protection and conservation of wildlife and fisheries resources and the state’s boating program
- Directly supervises and evaluates Lieutenants and other assigned subordinates and civilian employees
- Schedules and assigns work and reviews schedules and areas of patrol to ensure maximum law enforcement coverage and optimum utilization and productivity of all resources, equipment, budgets and personnel assigned to region,
- Ensures optimum utilization and productivity of all resources, equipment, and budgets.
Position Specific Details:
This Promotional opportunity is limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of the Secretary, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries only.
Location: This position is located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary in Region 2 (Monroe/Quachita).
HOW TO APPLY:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:Department of Wildlife & FisheriesHuman ResourcesP.O. Box 98000Baton Rouge, LA 70898Consuello BrownThe Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.