Wildlife Enforcement Investigator

About This Job

About This Job
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of the Secretary exists to provide leadership and support services, administrative direction, and accountability for departmental programs;

administrative direction and leadership to ensure the success of subordinate programs; and department-wide coordination, communication, personnel and basic resources needed to accomplish the department’s mission.
This posting is for 2 vacancies.
This Promotional opportunity is limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of the Secretary, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries only.
These Wildlife Enforcement Investigator positions are located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary Region 2 - Ouachita and Region 5 - Calcasieu.

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been as a Wildlife Enforcement Corporal or higher rank in state service:
Four years of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement.

• Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Possession of a current 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.

Job Specification:
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• To conduct criminal, civil, administrative, and regulatory investigations related to boating theft, fraud, and commercial and recreational wildlife and fisheries activities: and conduct surveillance of known and suspected targets for purposes of intelligence gathering and investigation.
• Investigate reports of boating theft, fraud, and accidents, including vessel ownership fraud, insurance fraud, and unauthorized activities.
• Investigate wildlife violations of state & federal criminal laws, conduct civil investigations and investigations of regulatory violations enforced by the department through statute.
• Build investigate case files with evidence to support prosecutions for poaching‑related crimes.
• Support covert operations through pre‑operational site surveys.
• Gross littering case investigation.
• Work closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate multi‑agency operations.
• Investigate illegal harvesting, transportation, and sales of seafood within Louisiana.

• Appointment Type:
  These Promotional opportunities are limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of the Secretary, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries only.
• Location:
  
  These positions are located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary Region 2‑Ouachita and Region 5 - Calcasieu.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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