Position Title: Conservation Police Sergeant Agency: Department of Natural Resources Closing Date/Time: 08/01/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,964.00 a month; Full Range $8,964.00 - $13,189.00 Job Type: Salaried Full Time County: Ogle Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: USA/RC104 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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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. Posting Identification Number 12-81-39841 Position Overview This position serves as a supervising sworn statutory peach officer; prepares, monitors, review and submits State and/or Division administrative work and records; assigns personnel to investigate complaints received pertaining to alleged violations of state and federal conservation laws and administrative rules; monitors and reviews all pending prosecutions related to conservation efforts within the District; interprets state and federal conservation laws and administrative rules, Department and Division policies; develops the administrative District's annual plan of work; enforces all Illinois Compiled Statutes; and as designated, serves as acting regional commander in the absence of higher level manager. Essential Functions 1. Serves as a supervising sworn statutory peace officer: * Assigns and reviews work * Provides guidance and training to assigned staff * Counsels staff regarding work performance * Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs * Establishes annual goals and objectives * Approves time off * Prepares and signs performance evaluations 2. Prepares, monitors, reviews and submits State and/or Division administrative work and records (e.g. field and arrest reports, vouchers, programmatic activity reports, equipment reports and inventory): * Performs field inspections of personnel and equipment (e.g. vehicles, patrol boats, snowmobiles, trailers, firearms) within the District implementing needed professional or technical improvements. 3. Assigns personnel to investigate complaints received pertaining to alleged violations of state and federal conservation laws and administrative rules: * Coordinates enforcement action when investigations are completed. 4. Monitors and reviews all pending prosecutions related to conservation efforts within the District: * Maintains a liaison with county, state of US District Attorneys. * Assigns personnel to testify as a state's witness. * Maintains liaison with state, county and municipal police agencies in the District. 5. Interprets state and federal conservation laws and administrative rules, Department and Division polices, procedures and programs to the media, police agencies, conservation organizations or the general public: * Coordinates representation and/or represents the division at meetings. * Coordinates and executes inter-agency law enforcement projects at the state and federal levels. 6. Develops the administrative District's annual plan of work and manages the implementation of the work plan providing guidance to ensure the most efficient use of all personnel and fiscal resources within the District: * Works with other agency administrators developing the Region or statewide plan of work. * Develops and submits recommendations to the Region Administrator on annual fiscal requests for the District. 7. Enforces all Illinois Compiled Statutes, including federal laws: * Apprehends violates, takes necessary prosecution procedures and submits required law reports. * Functions as an authorized US Fish and Wildlife Depute Special Agency in conducting major investigations into violations of federal conservation laws and treaties. * Provides assistance in coordinating law enforcement efforts between state and federal agencies. 8. As designated, serves as acting regional commander in the absence of higher level manager, assuming responsibility for the daily management of the region or program. 9. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications 1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree, preferably with major coursework in either law enforcement, social justice, or the social sciences, or in a related conservation field such as forestry or natural resource management, biological and physical sciences; equivalent training or related experience as a law enforcement officer or related technical conservation resource/public lands management experience may be substituted on a year for a year basis. 2. Requires successful completion of an approved training program such as the Illinois Conservation Police Training Program which includes successful completion of the Illinois Basic Police Training Program. 3. Requires three years law enforcement experience as a Conservation Police Officer. Employment Conditions 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: 1. Ability to pass Office of Law Enforcement background check. 2. Valid driver's license. 3. Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 4. Ability to demonstrate continued physical proficiency. 5. Ability to demonstrate firearms qualifications. 6. Ability to continue departmental professional training. 7. Ability to swim. 8. Ability to work under adverse tactical conditions, exposed to outdoor temperature extremes and inclement weather. 9. Ability to effect physical arrests. Agency and Division Statements 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 pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions. The Office of Law Enforcement supports the Department's 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 state-wide police authority and are trained to the highest standards for law enforcement professionals in Illinois. Work Hours: Varies Work Location: District 1, Castle Rock State Park. 1365 West Castle Road, Oregon, IL 61061 Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov Phone #:217-785-5387 Posting Group: Public Safety This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 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