Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer III - Cumberland County - State of North Carolina : Job Details

Would you like to be part of an agency that conserves North Carolina's wildlife resources and habitats while providing programs and opportunities for hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation and sporting activities?

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission's Mission Statement is to conserve North Carolina's wildlife resources and habitats and provide programs and opportunities for hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation. The Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for enforcing N.C. fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division employs approximately 224 Wildlife Officers who patrol fields, forests, and inland waters at all hours in all 100 North Carolina counties. These officers ensure public compliance with fishing, wildlife, and boating laws and regulations, enforce the conservation of wildlife resources, and provide public safety through proactive law enforcement and the instruction of quality education.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking applicants for a Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer III for our Law Enforcement Division in Cumberland Co. Duties of a Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer include such activities as patrolling fields, forests, and inland waters via automobiles, boats, ATVs, and on foot; reporting to a Sergeant and patrolling a district either alone or as part of a patrol; checking licenses of hunters and fisherman and examining the game or fish taken to determine compliance with the applicable laws and regulations and seizing illegal hunting and fishing devices and all game and fish taken illegally.

Officers are also responsible for investigating violations, arresting violators and presenting court testimony; investigating conditions and recommending whether to issue permits to private citizens to raise game or fish in captivity or to trap and net game or fish; checking boats for proper certification and boating equipment and observing boat operation for detection and apprehension of reckless or impaired operators and wills will assist in search and rescue operations for the victims of boating accidents or for lost hunters and anglers. Other duties are assigned as needed.

This position is HOME-BASED and requires that the applicant reside in Cumberland County at the time employment begins. Residence outside Cumberland County (within 15 miles of Cumberland County by vehicle) must be requested, and WRC approved. A rotating shift schedule is associated with this position which involves working Monday-Sunday, with two days off per week (minimum of 160 work hours per 28-day period.) This position is subject to callback 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both night work and overnight travel are required on occasion. This position requires weekend and holiday work.Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Applications stating See Attached Resume or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Qualified Applicants must possess:

* Experience as a certified NC Law Enforcement Officer;

* Knowledge of NC game, fish and boating law;

* Ability to operate law enforcement vehicles and equipment.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

* Current NC Justice Education and Training Standards Law Enforcement Certification. Applicants are required to meet all NCJETS requirements and complete all appropriate documentation following North Carolina Administrative Code (12 NCAC 09C .0306) before employment.

* Certification as a NC Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.

* Applicants are required to reside (be domiciled) in Cumberland County at the time employment begins. Applicants who desire to reside no more than 15.0 miles outside Cumberland County as driven in a patrol vehicle to the nearest point in the assigned duty station must submit this request at the time of application.

* All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre- and post-employment evaluations.

Physical Requirements:

Applicants are required to pass the Police Officers Physical Abilities Test (POPAT) before employment.Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and six years of Wildlife Law Enforcement experience,

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification:

Certification as a NC Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission* PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THE OSHR JOB SEEKERS WEBSITE *

All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NeoGov Online Job Application System located on the Office of State Human Resources Work for NC website ( ) for the State of North Carolina.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-###-####.

* The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section Jobs Applied For .

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.

All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. Applications stating See Attached Resume or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

* Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education*

If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it - please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application.

* State Employee Benefits*

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website...

* For More Information*

For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website

For more information about this posting, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, log in to your NeoGov account and click Application Status . Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Human Resources Office

Phone: 919-###-####

Fax: 919-###-####