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133630
WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CADET
PS109     $37,461 - $75,795
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

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 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.