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Conservation Officer (Recruit 10)

Salary

$19.33 - $25.37 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-24-LAW-034

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

03/22/2024

Closing Date

5/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

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• Benefits

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Job Description

This is the recruit level officer learning and developing the knowledge and abilities required to function as a conservation officer. Responsibilities include learning how to enforce the laws, rules and orders relating to natural resources, environmental protection and general criminal law. Learn to check licenses, permits and species of fish and wildlife. Learn how to investigate complaints. Learn how to issue citations and make arrests for natural resource and criminal violations. Learn the correct procedure when contacting prosecutors and judges, serving warrants, and appearing and testifying in court. Learn how to complete and submit reports, maintain records and files, and respond to public inquiries. Learn how to operate snowmobiles, boats, ORV’s, and patrol vehicles, while maintaining them in good working condition. Learn to attend meetings and take part in departmental programs. Learn to ensure the availability of and how to teach all recreation safety classes. Learn when to provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies. Learn to enforce statutes and regulations that relate directly to public safety.

Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CO%20RECRUIT%20OFFICER%20PD.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Alternate Education and Experience

Additional Requirements and Information

Employees shall establish, and maintain, residency within the boundaries of their assignment or no more than 15 miles, outside of their assignment. Residency must be established and maintained within the State of Michigan.

Non-probationary employees will have 60 days to establish residency as specified in LED policy 3.2.24. Any extension beyond 60 days requires Law Enforcement Division Chief approval.

Click Here (https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/laws/hiring) for more information on the conservation officer Hiring Process.

Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/ConservationOfficer_12458_7.pdf) for the Civil Service conservation officer job specifications

All applicants must:

• Be a United States Citizen.

• Must be at least 21 years of age before graduation from the MCOLES basic law enforcement recruit training academy.

• Become a resident of the State of Michigan by the completion of the Probationary Training Program (PTP).

• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Michigan driver's license.

• Possess a clean criminal record absent of any felony convictions.

• Submit to and pass a thorough background investigation measuring the applicant’s suitability for law enforcement work.

SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You must complete and attach the following documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Driver's License

DD214 (Military Discharge Papers – Long Form), If Applicable

Civil Service Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam, NTN, or MCOLES Reading and Writing Test results

Click Here (https://www.pbstesting.com/account_setup_menu.aspx?CID=C99B13549EF44880B649074E00007930&UC=) for the MCOLES Reading and Writing

Click here (https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?utm_campaign=indexanalysis&utm_medium=slider&utm_source=index&position=1) to take the National Testing Network (NTN) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

All information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, and all other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses will not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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CNSVOFR - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school or GED?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes

• No

  03

  CNSVOFR– Will you be 21 yrs. of age by the end of the training academy (July 3, 2025)?

• Yes

• No

  04

  You must be a resident of the State of Michigan upon completion of the Probationary Training Program. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  05

  You must have a valid Michigan driver's license by the end of the training academy. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor which would prohibit you from receiving, possessing, and carrying a firearm?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If yes, describe the date and nature of the conviction. If no, please indicate N/A

  08

  Are you willing and able to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure your suitability for law enforcement work?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Have you taken and passed one of the following: Civil Service Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam, National Testing Network Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam (NTN), or Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Reading and Writing Test (MCOLES). Note: Applicants must have taken and passed one of the abovementioned tests to move forward in this process.

• Yes

• No

  10

  What is the expiration date of the test/exam you have taken?

  11

  You will be required to complete a 26-week basic law enforcement academy as part of the training process. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  12

  How much college or vocational training do you possess?

• None or less than 1 year

• 1 – 2 years

• 2 – 3 years

• 3 – 4 years

• 4 or more years

  13

  How much military experience do you possess?

• None or less than 1 year

• 1 – 2 years

• 2 – 3 years

• 3 – 4 years

• 4 or more years

  14

  Have you reviewed the MCOLES licensing standards and are you able to meet those requirements?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Did you complete and attach the following? •Cover Letter •Driver's License •DD214 (Military Discharge Papers – Long Form), if applicable •Civil Service Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam, NTN, or MCOLES Reading and Writing Test results

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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