The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is currently accepting applications for Enforcement Cadets. These positions are responsible for the patrol of public and private land and water, including federal waters, using a variety of specialized equipment while enforcing laws, rules and regulations to protect and preserve the fish and wildlife resources, provides public safety services on the water ways of the state. Incumbents are subject to being on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Two years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest; OR

An associate’s degree from a technical college or completion of a two-year program at a vocational or technical school; OR

Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply).

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a valid Louisiana driver's license.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

NOTE:
This job has special physical requirements in that the incumbent must lift heavy objects (50 lbs. or more), walk long distances, work in harsh weather conditions, fire handguns, rifles, and shotguns accurately and have the ability to operate vehicles, boats, and all-terrain vehicles while in the performance of duties. Incumbents must also be able to meet physical requirements that include swimming, running, push-ups, sit-ups, and water survival training.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Participates in all academy training while assigned to the Waddill Training Academy. Participate in Basic Training Academy physical fitness program and academics prescribed by POST and the Enforcement Division.
• Patrols public/private land and waters, including federal waters, using a variety of specialized equipment while enforcing laws, rules and regulations to protect and preserve the fish and wildlife resources.
• Provides public safety service on the waterways of the state.
• May be assigned to work and coordinate investigations in an undercover or covert capacity and may be required to infiltrate illegal activities involving fish and wildlife or other operations under the jurisdiction of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Position - Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job Appointments or Probationary Appointments.

• • • If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that it may be converted to a Probational Appointment, should funding become available. Current, permanent status, classified employees will be required to accept a Probational appointment, if selected.

Compensation: These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $25.96/hour / $2076.80/bi-weekly base pay.

Career Progression: The positions may be filled as a Wildlife Enforcement Cadet, Wildlife Enforcement Agent, Wildlife Enforcement Senior Agent, or Wildlife Enforcement Corporal.

Location: These Wildlife Enforcement Cadet positions are located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary.

• • • Incumbents must also be able to meet physical requirements that include swimming, running, push-ups, sit-ups, and water survival training.

    • If you are selected for an interview, you must submit to a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

    • Wildlife Enforcement Cadets are required to live within the state of Louisiana and are encouraged to live within their assigned Parish. However, Cadets may live 40 statute miles or less from their parish of assignment. Applicants should consider this residency policy when selecting parishes on their application.

How to Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here. Applicants who are POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest are strongly encouraged to apply.

• • Applicants are required to have an active score of 77 or above for the Protective Services Exam (PSE)series 2100 by the closing date of this posting. Once your application has been submitted you may report to a testing center for testing. Although no appointment is necessary, tests are given on specific dates at specific times.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy. 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Consuello Brown, HR Specialist

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Email: cbrown2@wlf.la.gov

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer