Wildlife Enforcement Sergeant

About This Job

Position for Wildlife Enforcement Senior Agent. Five vacancies available through promotion of current permanent employees in the Enforcement Division across West Carroll, West Feliciana, St. Charles, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes.

West Carroll Parish, West Feliciana Parish, St. Charles Parish, Jefferson Parish, and St. Bernard Parish.

• Strong leadership skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Great integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Independent thinking
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

• Two years of experience as a Wildlife Enforcement Senior Agent or higher in state service.
• Four years of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement.

• Active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clear criminal record – applicants convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence, felony, or under indictment on a felony charge are disqualified.

Lifting heavy objects (50 lbs. or more), walking long distances, working in harsh weather, accurately firing handguns, rifles, and shotguns, and operating vehicles, boats, and all‑terrain vehicles while performing duties.

• Patrol public and private land and waters, including federal waters, using specialized equipment to enforce laws and protect wildlife resources.
• Investigate hunting accidents and boating crashes to determine causes and possible criminal charges.
• Coordinate enforcement activities within assigned parish or unit with lower‑level agents.
• Oversee enforcement on wildlife management areas within the assigned parish.
• Prepare and complete all enforcement documentation such as reports, citations, affidavits, warrants, and other required paperwork.
• Act temporarily as district supervisor in the absence of a Wildlife Enforcement Lieutenant.

Promotional opportunity open only to current permanent, classified employees of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division.

No Civil Service test score is required. Apply via the “Apply” link above and complete the electronic application. Include detailed experience and education; resumes alone are not accepted and incomplete applications may be rejected. Check application status under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consuello Brown
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Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898