VACANCY INFORMATION:
THIS PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY IS LIMITED TO CURRENT PERMANENT STATUS CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ONLY.
The WLF Enforcement Captain plans, directs and manages general and complex enforcement activities of the Headquarters Special Operations Division and administrative enforcement programs related to the management, protection and conservation of wildlife and fisheries resources and the state's boating program. This includes all facets of surveillance, interrogation, investigation, apprehension and arrest of violators of state and federal laws, boating programs, boating crash investigations, state boating education programs and other division support programs. Serves as a statewide coordinator of enforcement effort as it pertains to high level operations involving multiple agencies.
Directly manages, supervises and evaluates Lieutenants and other assigned subordinates and civilian employees assigned to the Appointed Secretary’s Security/Dignitary security unit. Schedules and assigns work and reviews schedules and training needs. Ensure optimum utilization and productivity of all resources, equipment, and budgets.
Directly manages Headquarters physical building security to include coordination with access Control Company and operation of video surveillance. Oversees and manages the front desk security detail to include coordinated scheduling to ensure armed security during normal business hours.
Serves as the Enforcement Division Liaison to Wildlife and Fisheries commission, compiling enforcement statistics and providing statewide enforcement reports.
Serves as the Enforcement Division Liaison to all Departmental Task Forces, Shrimp, Crab, oyster and Finfish, offering technical advice on the creation of laws to assist the commercial fishing industry regulation and provide statewide enforcement reports as it pertains to the industry.
This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life.
LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.
The Office of the Secretary exists to provide leadership and support services, administrative direction, and accountability for departmental programs; administrative direction and leadership to ensure the success of subordinate programs; and department-wide coordination, communication, personnel and basic resources needed to accomplish the department’s mission.
This position is located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary.
Please click on the link below to learn more about this position.
Wildlife Enforcement Captain
HOW TO APPLY:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Allison Merritt
amerritt@wlf.la.gov
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Plans, directs, and manages general and complex enforcement activities of a region including all facets of surveillance, interrogation, investigation, apprehension, and arrest of violators of state/federal law.
Manages, directs, coordinates, and implements regulatory activity associated with statewide operational/patrol, or administrative enforcement support program related to the management, protection and conservation of wildlife/fisheries resources and the statewide boating program.
Insures that seized property is properly stored and disposed of as required by law.
Reviews activity reports, accident reports, citations, and violation reports submitted by subordinates.
Reviews complaints submitted by the public on patrol activities. Investigates and follows through with the appropriate actions.
Coordinates property management, evidence inventory control, equipment maintenance, and region/support unit budgeting.
Oversees agent field training.
Serves as liaison with executives of other local, state and federal government agencies.
Oversees investigations and enforcement action of all fleet incidents involving region personnel.
Conducts review of workers' compensation claims within the region in an effort to determine injury patterns and the necessity for corrective safety measures.
Directs enforcement of Title 14, 34, 56, 76 and Code of Federal Regulations related to fish, wildlife and boating within a region or statewide work unit.
Supervises coordination of background investigations of prospective employees in an attempt to determine suitability for law enforcement work.
Reviews and maintains files on all boating accident reports. Compile statistics of all boating activities in the state.
Coordinates regional or special unit public information releases.
Directs investigations of crimes, crime scenes, and boating crash scenes for the purpose of gathering physical evidence and witness testimony to be used in determining criminal causes and prosecuting suspects. Investigations may include resource crimes, vessel homicides, marine thefts, registration frauds, license frauds, and background investigations.
Supervises the securing of areas impacted by natural/manmade disasters and civil disturbances.
Coordinates the removal of injured persons and vessels involved in crashes or other incidents.
Reviews, prepares, and completes all documents related to enforcement activities such as reports of investigations, inspections, written warnings, natural resource restitutions, citations, affidavits, warrants, search warrants, property receipts and releases, and other paperwork that may be required by the department, commission, District Attorneys, U.S. Attorneys or any other entity having oversight of criminal or civil prosecution.
Oversees and participates in investigations of environmental, conservation, or boating incidents.