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133630
WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CADET
PS109     $37,461 - $75,795
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 11/16/2023

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To learn the basics of providing 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 while in an academy 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.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Law Enforcement Division, Law Enforcement Training Academy.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Wildlife Enforcement Agent by the presence of training in the academy setting.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Learns about law enforcement activities designed to impact natural resource conservation, protection and management objectives, and to provide public safety services.

Learns about checking hunters and fishermen for equipment, limits and license compliance.

Learns about how to investigate complaints of alleged violations.

Learns about protocols for search and rescue response services.

Learns protocol for investigations of 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.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

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  

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

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

Completion of an associate degree from a technical college. Accumulation of technical college hours without an associate degree does not qualify; or  

A completed diploma or certificate in a two-year program from a vocational or technical school; or  

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


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have attained 18th birthday at time of application.  

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

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. Incumbents must also be able to meet physical requirements that include swimming, running, push-ups, sit-ups, and water survival training.  

NOTE:  
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.