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| Job Title: | Conservation Officer (W) |
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$2,261.75 Monthly $27,141.00 Annually |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | - Various Locations, West Virginia |
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| (Assigned to a geographical area, generally a county). Employee is responsible for enforcing state natural resources laws, rules and regulations for the purpose of conservation and protection of the natural resources of the state. Educates the public on the importance of natural resources conservation and apprehends violators of natural resources laws. Keeps in constant contact with the public in order to carry on a continuous program of education to sporting, civic and community groups and to secure public support of the department's programs. Applies a personal knowledge of laws and procedures, as well as, judgement and tact, in contacts with the public and co-workers. Periodically attends law enforcement schools, as needed and directed. Responds to any call or report of law violation at any hour of the day or night and field work is usually performed with a senior officer available for call. Performs duty or seasonal undercover or other special assignment, whenever and wherever required by the functions, services and needs of the department. Duties involve an element of personal danger due to the nature of law enforcement work. Work requires considerable travel and outside work in varying weather conditions and difficult terrain. Special assignments and instructions are given, as necessary, by a superior conservation officer who inspects and reviews work performed.
Hiring Process: This job requires a written examination (W). Exams are given in several locations and no appointment is necessary. We encourage you to apply online. For test schedules, locations, paper application forms and information about testing check our Job Opportunities Web Site (www.state.wv.us/admin/personnel). If you apply online, you do not have to take a copy of the application to the test center. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN 30 DAYS. Online applicants who do not test within 30 days of application will be rejected. Applicants using a paper application must present a completed application form at the test site. Positive identification is required. There is a 90 day re-test waiting period. Caution: Any time you re-take the same test your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores. If you have previously applied for this job and simply want to update your ID (name, address, etc.), work preferences, or county availability, do not re-apply. Instead, send us a letter. |
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| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: | |
| Your application will not be accepted if you do not meet stated minimum requirements.
Training: Graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with preference given to majors in natural sciences, law enforcement, criminology, or criminal justice. Substitution: Employment for a period of four (4) years as a law enforcement officer as certified by the Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction or International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST); OR an associate degree in natural sciences, law enforcement, criminology or criminal justice plus two years of military police service or two years continuous employment as a law enforcement officer certified by the Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction or International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST). Special Requirements: Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in West Virginia. Must be able to swim 37 1/2 yards fully clothed. Must pass periodic firearms qualification and may be required to pass annual physical examinations. Must pass a physical examination, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination designed to determine applicant's fitness for Conservation Officer and general law enforcement duties. NOTE: The probationary period for conservation officers shall be one year from the date of certification by the Law Enforcement Training Subcommittee of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction. If certified at the time of employment, the probationary period shall be one year from date of employment. If selected, applicant must present certifications as stipulated in Section 2, Article 7, Chapter 20, of the Code of West Virginia. |
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