Conservation Officer (Recruit 10)

This is the recruit level officer learning and developing the knowledge and abilities required to function as a conservation officer. Responsibilities include learning how to enforce the laws, rules and orders relating to natural resources, environmental protection and general criminal law. Learn to check licenses, permits and species of fish and wildlife. Learn how to investigate complaints. Learn how to issue citations and make arrests for natural resource and criminal violations. Learn the correct procedure when contacting prosecutors and judges, serving warrants, and appearing and testifying in court. Learn how to complete and submit reports, maintain records and files, and respond to public inquiries. Learn how to operate snowmobiles, boats, ORV’s, and patrol vehicles, while maintaining them in good working condition. Learn to attend meetings and take part in departmental programs. Learn to ensure the availability of and how to teach all recreation safety classes. Learn when to provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies. Learn to enforce statutes and regulations that relate directly to public safety.

Education 
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience 
No specific type or amount is required.

Employees shall establish, and maintain, residency within the boundaries of their assignment or no more than 15 miles, outside of their assignment. Residency must be established and maintained within the State of Michigan.

Non-probationary employees will have 60 days to establish residency as specified in LED policy 3.2.24. Any extension beyond 60 days requires Law Enforcement Division Chief approval.

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Click here for the Civil Service conservation officer job specifications

All applicants must:
 

• Be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age before graduation from the MCOLES basic law enforcement recruit training academy.
• Become a resident of the State of Michigan by the completion of the Probationary Training Program (PTP).
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Possess a clean criminal record absent of any felony convictions.
• Submit to and pass a thorough background investigation measuring the applicant’s suitability for law enforcement work.

SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You must complete and attach the following documents: 
Cover Letter
Resume
DD214 (Military Discharge Papers – Long Form), If Applicable
Civil Service Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam, NTN, or MCOLES Reading and Writing Test results  

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Click here to take the National Testing Network (NTN) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
All information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, and all other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.  Unsupported responses will not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Salary : $21 - $27