Environmental Police Officer D

Environmental Police Officer D

Location:

Statewide, MA

Job Number: 261104

EPOD

Division:
Environmental Affairs-Law Enforcement

Employees in this series enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and federal laws pertaining to the protection of our natural resources, wetlands, and waterways; commercial and recreational outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and boating; commercial and recreational vehicles; marine fisheries; forests and parks; hazardous waste; and water and air pollution. They seek to preserve and improve the quality and condition of the Commonwealth's natural environment by providing information and assistance to the public concerning fish and wildlife regulation, boat and all-terrain vehicle regulation and safety, and environmental laws, rules and regulations;

appear on the Commonwealth's behalf in court or legal proceedings; respond to environmental emergencies; operate patrol boats, all-terrain vehicles, and powered watercraft; educate the public on such topics as boating, hunting safety, and the ethical and wise use of natural resources; and assist the public in registering boats. They are involved in patrol and protection, investigation and enforcement, legal procedures, record and report management, research, planning, and reporting, training and professional development, vehicle observation and enforcement, responding to crimes and disturbances, incident command, arrest-related activities, police department facilities, evidence, and property management, internal/external communication and community relations, administration, and supervision of personnel.

This title is used for Environmental Police Officers Specialists who are second-level supervisors and/or who supervise expert employees.

Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.