Wildlife Enforcement Patrol Major East Baton Rouge(Headquarters) at State of Louisiana

About this Job Dont work for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries yetSearch for other jobs open to everyone by clickinghere.This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent classified employees of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/Enforcement Division.The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the states 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.IDEAL CANDIDATE:Strong leadership abilitiesProblem solving skillsGreat integrityGreat communication skillsIndependent thinking skillsKeen attention to detailsAbility to communicate orally and in writingEmotional intelligenceMinimum Qualifications One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been as a Wildlife Enforcement Captain or higher in state service:Eight years of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.Possession of a current drivers license.Applicants may be required to qualify as an ex-officio notary public.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.Job Specification The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:Provides formal advice to enforcement personnel for investigations of crimes crime scenes and boating crash scenes for the purpose of gathering witness testimony and physical evidence to be used in prosecuting suspects and other determining criminal causes which may be indicated.Investigations may include vessel homicides marine thefts registration frauds license frauds and background investigations.Assignments may include follow-up work on cases initiated by other agentsEnsures direction and quality of worked conducted and produced under assigned section is productive efficient and focused toward achieving the divisions goals and objectives.Coordinates complex multi-state criminal investigations of state and federal violations and coordinates with other enforcement agencies on state and federal enforcement activities.Review boating crash incident reports compiling and evaluating statistics to determine when and where enforcement efforts should be concentrated in order to reduce crash incidents and boating related fatalities.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type:This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent classified employees of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/Enforcement Division.Location: The position will be domiciled in the Enforcement Division in the Office of Secretary in East Baton Rouge.The 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. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at 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.Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity EmployerFor further information about this vacancy contact: Consuello Brown Department of Wildlife & FisheriesHuman ResourcesP.O. Box 98000Baton Rouge LA 70898 Key Skills General Services,Law Enforcement,Access Control,ABAP,Content Editing Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 6569 - 13296