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WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CADET

Salary

$3,122.00 - $6,316.00 Monthly

Location

All Testing Sites, LA

Job Type

APPLY TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST

Job Number

512-215081-25

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

12/01/2025

Closing Date

12/22/2025 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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:

+ 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.

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+ 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 aSpecial 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.

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+ 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 testhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/3147666/2100-protective-services-exam-pse) . Applicants who are POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest are strongly encouraged toapply.

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+ 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.

The Agency will be using an exemption from testing requirements perState Civil Service Rule 22.8 (https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/files/HRHandbook/Chapter22-COMPLETE.pdf) .

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). Resumeswill notbe 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

Email:[email protected]

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

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Are you currently a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest?

+ Yes

+ No

02

This position requires an active or converted score of 77 or above on the Civil Service Protective Services Exam (PSE). Do you have a current score of 77 or above for the PSE test?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you currently possess a Louisiana valid driver's license? Please attach a copy.

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please proved the type of offense(s), date(s), location(s) and current disposition of the case(s). If you answered "No" enter N/A.

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Have you ever been charged with a Federal or State hunting, fishing or boating violation?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the type of offense(s), date(s), location(s) and current disposition of the case(s). If you answered "No" enter N/A.

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During the course of the application process, an extensive criminal history and background investigation will be conducted. Is there any other situation or circumstance not mentioned in the above questions that might be discovered?

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Wildlife Enforcement Cadets are required to attend the Enforcement Cadet Training Academy. The academy is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is 26 weeks in duration. Cadets are required to live at the training facility (may be allowed to leave Friday p.m. and return on Sunday p.m.). The academy for the candidates selected from this job bulletin is scheduled to begin on 03/2026. Are you willing and able to begin the academy on 03/2026?

+ Yes

+ No

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During the Enforcement Cadet Training Academy, Cadets endure long days of training where physical, mental and other skills are tested. Do you feel confident you can meet or exceed these requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to lift heavy objects (50 lbs. or more), walk long distances and work in harsh weather conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to fire handguns, rifles and shotguns accurately?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to operate vehicles, boats and all terrain vehicles?

+ Yes

+ No

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Wildlife Enforcement Cadets are encouraged to live within the parish in which their position is domiciled. However, Cadets may live 40 statute miles or less from their parish assignment. Please indicate below which parishes you are willing to reside and work in.

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If you are advised that an available position would require you to relocate to meet the domicile requirements, would you be willing and able to relocate? Please note relocation is at your own expense.

+ Yes

+ No

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Enforcement agents work variable shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends. Agents often work during the peak recreational seasons for boating, hunting, fishing and during inclement weather. Are you willing to accept varying work schedules, and the addition of on-call duty, if required?

+ Yes

+ No

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in particular, the Enforcement Division, serves as the primary search and rescue agency for the State. In the course of any career in this agency, employees may be called upon to work in all areas of the State during catastrophic events, civil unrest and perhaps hostile working conditions. All of these types of conditions may involve unsafe working conditions and/or the possibility of bodily harm. In view of these types of situations and conditions, do you still wish to be considered for the position advertised in this job bulletin?

+ Yes

+ No

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Wildlife Enforcement Cadets must be able to meet all physical fitness requirements, which includes swimming and water survival training. Water survival training consists of portions that require swimming with a personal flotation device and without, while wearing police duty gear (i.e. uniform, body armor, weighted gun belt and boots). Do you think you can meet or exceed these requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

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Why are you interested in obtaining employment as a WLF Enforcement Cadet with the WLF Enforcement Division?

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What experiences or skills do you have that you think would make you a good candidate for a WLF Enforcement Cadet?

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Describe in detail your experience in the outdoors related to hunting, fishing, and/or boating.

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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