State of Louisiana

Department of Civil Service

 

02/27/07         

133630

Last Effective Date 02/15/04

 

 

WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CADET

 

 

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To provide the enforcement patrol component in support of major programs for fish, game, wildlife, ecosystem, and boating safety regulations for the protection and sustainability of wildlife/fisheries resources and public safety within an assigned area or for a statewide specialized enforcement unit in a training capacity.

 

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Close from a Wildlife Enforcement Lieutenant, Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Training Academy staff, or higher-level Wildlife Enforcement personnel who are Field Training Officers during FTO program.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

 

LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Law Enforcement Division, Law Enforcement Training Academy.

 

JOB DISTICTIONS:

Differs from the Wildlife Enforcement Agent by the absence of performing full range of field enforcement work and by the supervision received.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE.  PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

 

Investigates/conducts law enforcement activities designed to impact natural resource conservation, protection and management objectives, and to provide public safety services.

 

Checks hunters and fishermen for equipment, limits and license compliance.

 

Assists other law enforcement agencies in the apprehension of criminals.

 

Investigates complaints of alleged violations.

 

Provides search and rescue response services.

 

Provides information to the public regarding wildlife/fisheries conservation and boating safety.  Investigates boating incidents.

 

Trains for certification in defensive driving, first responder, hunter/boating education instructor, police boat operation, firearms, defense tactics, boating crash investigation, field survival, enforcement of wildlife/fisheries/boating laws, as well as other state criminal code. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  1. Two years of experience as a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) level 1 certified peace officer in a full-time position, whose job duties include armed duty with the power of arrest; or

 

  1. A minimum of sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university; or

 

 

  1. Any two year combination of Options 1 and 2 above, whereby thirty semester hours will be equivalent to one year of experience; or

 

  1. Completion of an associate degree in business administration, business management, corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, forestry or a conservation related science from a technical college.  Accumulation of technical college hours without an associate degree does not qualify; or

 

  1. A completed diploma or certificate in a two-year program in business administration, business management, corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, forestry or a conservation related science from a vocational or technical school; or

 

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

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

  1. Must have attained 18th birthday at time of application.
  2. Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

3.      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 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.