Natural Resources Seasonal Police Officer- Fish & Wildlife

Introduction

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Officers protect wildlife and fisheries resources, promote boating education & safety, hunting & fishing, respond to boating emergencies and are a partner in Delaware's Homeland Security maritime mission.

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The Seasonal Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Officer position will assist full-time officers enforcing applicable fishing, hunting, and boating laws throughout Delaware. Position will patrol by use of motor vehicle, foot, ATV, bicycle, and vessel. Position will patrol in varying weather conditions while working on the water in boats, as well as on land. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Vessel, vehicle, ATV and Bicycle patrol - Boating & fisheries violations.
• Vessel, ATV, bicycle, and vehicle maintenance and operation.
• Administration work - copying, filing, answering the phone.
• Assist with apprehension, detention and arrest of violators.
• Fisheries Inspection and Identification.
• Public relations - outreach programs.
• May appear in court.
• Assist full time officers with daily patrol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of high school diploma or GED and must have attained a minimum of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university or one that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Higher Education.
• Experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Possession of a valid boater education card (a state-issued card or NASBLA-approved certificate).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.

Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling  or by visiting  You may also call  or email  for additional applicant services support.

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