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133690
WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT SERGEANT
PS114     $52,520 - $106,309
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 11/16/2023

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; and, to serve as a parish coordinator for enforcement operational/patrol within an assigned district or statewide specialized enforcement unit.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Wildlife Enforcement Lieutenant or higher-level wildlife enforcement personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise project or functional supervision over wildlife enforcement agents of lower rank.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Law Enforcement Division.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Wildlife Enforcement Corporal by the presence of serving as a parish enforcement coordinator.

Differs from Wildlife Enforcement Lieutenant by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.
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.

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

Coordinates and works investigations in an undercover or covert capacity and is required to infiltrate illegal activities involving fish and wildlife.

Reviews and investigates of all hunting accidents and boating crashes in assigned parish or unit to determine cause and to assist in determining possible criminal charges.

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

Coordinates enforcement activities within an assigned parish or work unit with lower level wildlife enforcement agents.

Oversees enforcement activities on Wildlife Management Areas located in assigned parish.

Monitors/submits reports related to equipment upkeep and condition.

Serves as a temporary district supervisor in absence of the Wildlife Enforcement Lieutenant.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement in the Enforcement Division of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Two years of this experience must have been as a Wildlife Enforcement Senior Agent or higher rank in state service.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

Active Police Officers Standard of Training (POST) certification and current annual training requirements.

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 the 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.