Conservation Police Lieutenant
Conservation Police Lieutenant
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$ 9323 - 13718
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47166
Closing Date: 05/30/2025
Agency:Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:CONSERVATION POLICE LIEUTENANT 09339
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9323 a Month; Full Range $9323 $13718 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Franklin
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC104
Merit Comp Code:N/A
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Conservation Police Lieutenant for The Office of Law Enforcement. This position will strategize with both Zone Commander and Zone Sergeants in the planning of community events and enforcement operations ensure all field supervision and directives are being followed and constantly evaluate the K9 program and procedures approve and coordinate with other law enforcement agency requests for assistance using this agencys K9 section and will attend District and Zone meetings providing direction to the District Sergeants Conservation Police Officer I and IIs and Conservation Police Officer Trainees. The Office of Law Enforcement supports the Departments programs designed to protect Illinois natural and recreational resources through enforcement of those portions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes enacted for that purpose. Conservation Police Officers are vested with full statewide police authority and are trained to the highest standards for law enforcement professionals in Illinois. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.
Essential Functions
- Provides direction to the Zones Sergeants in planning coordinating and implementing activities with the Zone to assisting in meeting Zone District and Departmental goals and objectives (e.g. enforcement initiatives and community outreach/ involvement).
- Directs and makes recommendations to the Zone Commander for the implementation of new methods techniques and management guidelines that may assist in providing efficient and effective law enforcement strategies and community involvement initiatives.
- Provides supervision to Sworn K9 Officers.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Serves as the Zones evidence auditor to ensure all District Evidence Facilities within the Zone comply with policies and laws.
- Plans coordinates and implements needed and/or required training for both sworn and civilian staff in the Zone (C.P.R First Aid decentralized training).
- Functions as a sworn law enforcement peace officer and as an authorized U.S. Fish and Wildlife Deputy Game Warden.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of a bachelors degree preferably with major coursework in either law enforcement social justice and social sciences or in a related conservation field such asforestry or natural resource management biological and physical science. Equivalent training or related experience as a law enforcement officer or related technical conservation resource/public lands management experience may be substituted on a yearforyear basis.
- Requires oneyear supervisory law enforcement experience as a certified Conservation Police Sergeant or equivalent law enforcement experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of law enforcement experience as a Conservation Police Sergeant.
- Four (4) years of working knowledge of proper investigation and arrest procedures confiscation and handling of evident and prosecution procedures.
- Four (4) years of experience operating and maintaining equipment necessary to perform the assigned duties of a Conservation Police Office i.e. motor vehicles bicycles motor cycles twoway radios mobile data computer watercraft outboard motors firearms snowmobiles all terrain vehicles radar speed meters and sonar depth finders.
- Four (4) years of working knowledge of outdoor recreational participants habits methods and techniques and typical means of evading Conservation laws.
- Four (4) years of working experience coordinating and conducting varied training and provide Conservation law and services training to other state county and municipal law enforcement agencies.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:
- Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
- Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Ability to work under adverse and tactical conditions exposed to outdoor temperature extremes and inclement weather.
- Ability to enforce all applicable Illinois revised statues federal and administrative laws.
- Successful completion of an approved training program such as the Illinois Conservation Police Officer Training program or equivalent which includes successful completion of the Illinois Basic Police Training Program.
- Ability to periodically demonstrate continuing physical proficiency as defined by departmental policies sufficient to carry out the duties of this position.
- Ability to periodically qualify with appropriate firearms as defined by departmental policy and applicable law including skills and in the use of care and safety of such weapons.
- Ability to respond to special enforcement operations and to incidents requiring immediate response.
- Ability to effect physical arrests.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency and Division Statement
DNR Agency Statement
Charged with preserving protecting and promoting Illinois natural resources the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water wildlife wetlands and oil wells parks historic sites and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois IDNR employees receive excellent benefits including health vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pretax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.
Office of Law Enforcement
The Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) supports the Departments programs designed to protect Illinois natural and recreational resources through enforcement of those portions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes enacted for that purpose. Conservation Police Officers are vested with full statewide police authority and are trained to the highest standards for law enforcement professionals in Illinois.
In addition to these enforcement responsibilities Conservation Police Officers serve as an important link between the Department and its various constituencies (civic groups sportsmens groups sport shows etc.). These officers are called upon to assist outside agencies in emergency situations or rescue operations. They participate in the instruction of conservation related statutes to outside agencies law enforcement organizations or educational institutions upon request.
Work Hours: Varies
Work Location: South Zone11731 State Highway 37 Benton Illinois 62812
Agency Contact:Vicky Fowler
Phone #:(217)
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
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Employment Type
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