Natural Resources Enforcement Officer

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Natural Resource Police Officer in Deer Park, WA. This full-time, permanent position enforces state laws on lands protected by the department and reports to the Natural Resources Police Sergeant.

The role requires active patrols, evidence handling, court testimony, and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies. Applicants must complete CJTC Academy or BLEEA or have a recognized equivalent, and bring four years of commissioned

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and environmental justice.
• Compliance with laws, regulations, and public records retention.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and prioritizes areas to deter violators.
• Provides proactive patrols and issues citations.
• Completes reports, collects evidence, and testifies in court.
• Coordinates enforcement with regional and other agencies.
• Maintains and inspects equipment and logs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Public records retention compliance

Education

CJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy / BLEEA

CJTC-equivalent from another state

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Natural Resource Police Officer in Deer Park, WA. This full-time, permanent position enforces state laws on lands protected by the department and reports to the Natural Resources Police Sergeant.

The role requires active patrols, evidence handling, court testimony, and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies. Applicants must complete CJTC Academy or BLEEA or have a recognized equivalent, and bring four years of commissioned