Conservation Officer 10 (Pre-Certified CO's)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Conservation Officer to enforce environmental laws, inspect permits, and investigate complaints. The role requires MCOLES certification, firearm carry, and DART designation, with duties spanning field enforcement, reports, and public interaction.

Candidates must be a US citizen, at least 21, and Michigan resident by the end of the probationary period. A high school diploma is typical, with a rigorous background check and fitness testing as part of eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• 21 years of age or older at hire.
• Become a resident of Michigan by end of Probationary Training Program.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Possess a clean criminal record absent of felonies.
• Submit to and pass a thorough background investigation.
• Have taken and passed the MCOLES Reading and Writing Examination.
• Have taken and passed the MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Fitness Test within the past 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the laws, rules and orders relating to natural resources and environmental protection.
• Check licenses, permits and species of fish and wildlife.
• Investigate complaints, issue citations and make arrests for natural resource and criminal violations.
• Maintain records and files; respond to public inquiries.
• Operate and maintain patrol vehicles and equipment.
• Attend meetings and participate in training programs.

Skills

MCOLES certified

Carry firearm

DART designation

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Enforce the laws, rules and orders relating to natural resources and environmental protection. Check licenses, permits and species of fish and wildlife. Investigate complaints, issue citations and make arrest for natural resource and criminal violations. Contact prosecutors and judges, serve warrants, appear and testify in court. Complete and submit reports. Maintain records and files. Respond to public inquires. Operate and maintain snowmobiles, boats, ATV and patrol vehicle in working condition. Attend meetings, take part in programs. Ensure availability of recreation classes in a given area. Provide assistance other law enforcement agencies and divisions. Enforce numerous statutes and regulations that relate directly to the public safety.

This position is MCOLES certified and required to carry a firearm. The position needs to be in the DART, gun carrying designation.

Position Description

Education

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Conservation Officer 10

No specific type or amount is required.

To be eligible for hire and to participate in the conservation officer training academy, a candidate must be able to qualify for one of the following:

1. Current MCOLES license and current employment with a Michigan law enforcement agency, or
2. Current MCOLES license eligibility by having successfully completed an MCOLES approved basic law enforcement training academy, or
3. Obtain MCOLES eligibility through completion of the MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience Program (RPTE). This process is available to certified and experienced law enforcement officers from another state or Michigan law enforcement officers whose MCOLES eligibility has expired.

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General information and an overview of the conservation officer job is available from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website, Click here

Click Here for more information on the conservation officer hiring process. Click here for the Civil Service conservation officer job specifications

All applicants must:

• Be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon hire.
• Become a resident of the State of Michigan by the completion of the Probationary Training Program (PTP).
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Possess a clean criminal record absent of any felony convictions.
• Submit to and pass a thorough background investigation measuring the applicant’s suitability for law enforcement work.
• Have taken and passed the MCOLES Reading and Writing Examination
• Have taken and passed the MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Fitness Test within the past 180 days.

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

All information provided in your application, cover letter, and all other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.