United States Job Openings
State of Delaware
Natural Resources Police Trainee - Fish & Wildlife & Parks
New Castle
October 26, 2024
Introduction
Delaware Natural Resources Police Fish and Wildlife Officers protect wildlife and fisheries resources, promote boating education & safety, hunting & fishing, respond to boating emergencies.
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The Natural Resources Police State Park Officers are law enforcement officers who work to keep the public safe and protect Delaware’s natural and cultural resources. Our officers work in some of the most beautiful locations in Delaware while enforcing public safety and promoting the mission of Delaware State Parks.
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Summary Statement
One law enforcement trainee position for the State Park Unit, duties will include crime prevention and detection, public safety, enforcement of all Delaware criminal and traffic laws, responding to calls for service, and enforcing Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Rules and Regulations. This position will be responsible for enforcing all applicable state park regulations, and fishing, hunting, and boating laws, and regulations. Varied patrols by use of motor vehicle, foot patrol, bicycle, ATV/UTV and vessel in varying weather conditions.
Two law enforcement trainee positions for the Fish and Wildlife Unit, duties will include crime prevention and detection, public safety, enforcement of all Delaware criminal and traffic laws, responding to calls for service, and enforcing Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Rules and Regulations. This position will be responsible for enforcing all applicable fishing, hunting, and boating laws, and regulations and promoting hunting safety and boating education. Position patrols by use of motor vehicle, foot patrol and vessel in varying weather conditions, responding to boating emergencies.
All officers will be expected to interact with the public promoting each units mission in a variety of settings, to include but are not limited to public presentations, school presentations, community events, and outside organizations.
Two law enforcement trainee positions for the Fish and Wildlife Unit, duties will include crime prevention and detection, public safety, enforcement of all Delaware criminal and traffic laws, responding to calls for service, and enforcing Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Rules and Regulations. This position will be responsible for enforcing all applicable fishing, hunting, and boating laws, and regulations and promoting hunting safety and boating education. Position patrols by use of motor vehicle, foot patrol and vessel in varying weather conditions, responding to boating emergencies.
All officers will be expected to interact with the public promoting each units mission in a variety of settings, to include but are not limited to public presentations, school presentations, community events, and outside organizations.
Career Ladder
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.
Essential Functions
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.
- Implements appropriate law enforcement action in response to complaints, traffic, criminal, regulatory and other activities.
- Investigates suspicious and criminal activity which includes detecting, collecting and preserving physical evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants, processing charging documents, executing search and arrest warrants and processing defendants.
- Performs vehicle and foot patrol of assigned areas.
- Performs community policing through informational presentations and educational seminars for other state agencies, schools, the public and community organizations.
- Provides protective services to state employees, visitors and the general public.
- Conducts surveillances and performs undercover assignments.
- Provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies as back-up or primary response.
- Takes into custody and transports felons and prisoners.
- Presents evidence and testimony and prosecutes cases in court.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of reports pertaining to response of an incident, daily activity and investigations.
- Calibrates, maintains and uses various technical instruments and equipment to determine safety compliance and operational readiness.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Natural Resources Police Trainee
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- At least 20 and 1/2 years of age.
- Associates degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Sociology or related field.
- At least 20 and 1/2 years of age.
- Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Six months experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
- Six months experience in applying natural resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
- Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Additional Posting Information
This is a tested position, and all qualified candidates will be contacted by email to test. All testing must be completed by 11/19/2024.
Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.
Selected incumbent is eligible for Hazardous Duty Pay upon completion of the basic approved Police Officer Standards and Training Academy.
Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.
Selected incumbent is eligible for Hazardous Duty Pay upon completion of the basic approved Police Officer Standards and Training Academy.
Conditions of Hire
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.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work-related purposes.
DNREC: For admission to a Police Officers Standards and Training Academy applicants who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to successfully complete State of Delaware approved psychiatric/psychological exam, medical examination and a physical ability test to demonstrate fitness for duty.
Upon completion of the POST Academy applicants must show proof of boater education (a state-issued card or NASBLA-approved certificate) or have successfully completed a NASBLA approved boating safety course and will be required to pass the DNREC/NRP Water Confidence Assessment. Applicants must also show completion of the Delaware Hunter Safety Course by the end of probationary period.
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.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work-related purposes.
DNREC: For admission to a Police Officers Standards and Training Academy applicants who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to successfully complete State of Delaware approved psychiatric/psychological exam, medical examination and a physical ability test to demonstrate fitness for duty.
Upon completion of the POST Academy applicants must show proof of boater education (a state-issued card or NASBLA-approved certificate) or have successfully completed a NASBLA approved boating safety course and will be required to pass the DNREC/NRP Water Confidence Assessment. Applicants must also show completion of the Delaware Hunter Safety Course by the end of probationary period.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
Examination: A written test is required. You will need to retake the exam if you have not applied in DEL by 3/24/2010. Test study guides may be obtained by visiting the Human Resource Management web-site at http://delawarestatejobs.com/explore/test-study-guides.shtml. Applicants scheduled for examinations will be required to show photo identification to the exam proctor before taking the exam. All scheduling notices will be sent via email to the applicant. Please check your email for your scheduled exam date.
The application and supplemental questionnaire 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 the supplemental questionnaire 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.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at State Jobs.Delaware.gov.
The application and supplemental questionnaire 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 the supplemental questionnaire 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.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at State Jobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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