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WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT

Salary

$5,011.00 - $10,144.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

512-214398-25

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

10/30/2025

Closing Date

11/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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

Five years of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement in the Enforcement Division of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

One year of this experience must have been as a Wildlife Enforcement Corporal or higher rank in state service.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Active Police Officers Standard of Training (POST) certification and current annual training requirements.

Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

Qualified to be 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 until relief from the disabilities imposed by the 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=133650) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Conducts visual inspections of assigned personnel in the performance of their duties and ensures compliance and proper execution of enforcement procedures and compliance with Division and Department directives as issued.

+ Reviews and ensures accuracy of all field generate reports on law enforcement activities. Notarizes summons issued by Field Agents.

+ Supervises the secure processing of evidence. Performs the duties of a Field Supervisor by serving as an on-scene coordinator on technical problems related to enforcement, including evidence seizure and handling, and serious boating incidents.

+ Serves as the first-line supervisor for sworn enforcement personnel assigned to a District in and enforcement division.

+ Supervises and assists sworn personnel engaged in the investigation and enforcement of all laws, rules, and regulations as delegated to the department and commission.

+ Temporarily performs duties as Regional Commander in absence of Wildlife Enforcement Captain.

+ Provides all personnel management activities, including but not limited to: scheduling, recommendations for promotions or hirings, performance reviews, and approval of leave requests.

+ Counsels subordinates regarding work-related problems or performance issues. Analyzes statistical data in order to design, prepares and implements work schedules and assigns work for personnel in assigned unit providing direction and control.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This Promotionalopportunity is limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of the Secretary, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries only.

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.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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). Resumeswill 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 & Fisheries

Human Resources

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Consuello Brown

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you a current permanent classified employee of the LA Department of Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

04

Are you currently Post Certified in the state of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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