Natural Resource Police Officer

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; Deer Park (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Washington is hiring a Natural Resource Police Officer in Deer Park. This is a full-time, permanent, represented position within the Executive Management Office.

Officers are armed, sworn to enforce state and constitutional laws on lands protected by DNR, and may investigate crimes in remote areas while reporting to the Police Sergeant. The role requires completion of WA CJTC training or equivalent, at least four years of commissioned police

Qualifications

• CJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy or BLEEA equivalency.
• Four years of experience as a fully commissioned police officer, deputy sheriff, or state trooper.
• CJTC-recognized basic law enforcement certificate from WA or another state.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Education

CJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy

BLEEA (WA)

WA CJTC-recognized certificate

Job description

Natural Resource Police Officer
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (Coalition)
Location: Deer Park, WA (must reside within Okanogan County, Lincoln County, Stevens County, or Spokane County north of Interstate 90).

Work Hour flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $5,779.00 – $7,774.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing.We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/10/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Executive Management Office as aNatural Resource Police Officer.

Natural Resource Police Officers are armed, uniformed police officers sworn to enforce the laws of the State of Washington and the Constitution of the United States on all lands protected by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Natural Resource Police Officers are committed to protecting public safety, state assets, and the environment. Natural Resource Police Officers are assigned to geographical areas with the purpose of investigating, identifying, and initiating prosecution of those individuals who commit crimes on state-protected lands. Natural Resource Police Officers often work alone in remote areas where they have to independently determine the best course of action to effectively resolve a situation. This position reports directly to the Natural Resources Police Sergeant.

Required Qualifications

You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy per RCW 43.101.200
• OR Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA) per WAC 139.05.210.
• OR A Washington CJTC-recognized basic law enforcement certificate from another state.
• Four years’ experience as a fully commissioned police officer, deputy sheriff, or state trooper.