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WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP

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WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP

Salary

$5,011.00 - $10,144.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

512-215065-25

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

11/21/2025

Closing Date

11/26/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

This is a promotional opportunity, open only to current permanent, classified employees of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/Enforcement Division.

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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.

This position is located in the Enforcement Division in the Office of the Secretary in the Special Operations Group.

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

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been as a Wildlife Enforcement Corporal or higher rank in state service:

Five 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 driver's 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 foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ 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 and the citizens of the state.

+ Provides public safety services 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.

+ Serves as the first-line supervisor for sworn enforcement personnel assigned to Headquarters inside the Enforcement Division.

+ Supervises and assists sworn personnel assigned to the Special Operation Group and coordinates executive protection as necessary.

+ Temporarily performs duties as Section/Unit Commander in absence of Wildlife Enforcement Captain over Special Operations to include statewide enforcement effort coordination as it pertains to high level operations.

+ Schedules, tracks and coordinates the specialized training of agents assigned to the unit and ensures training requirements are current.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This Promotional opportunity is limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of the Secretary, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/Enforcement Division 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]

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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf) .

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer..

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

01

Are you a current permanent, classified employees of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries/Enforcement Division?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have one year of experience as a Wildlife Enforcement Corporal or higher rank in state service?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

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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