WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN REGION 4
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WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN REGION 4
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Lafayette, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
512-217966-26
Department
Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary
Opening Date
02/24/2026
Closing Date
3/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) 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 Captain position will plan, direct and manage general and complex enforcement activities 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.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been as a Wildlife Enforcement Lieutenant or higher rank in state service:
Six years of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Possession of a current driver's license.
Applicants may be required to qualify as an ex-officio notary public.
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
NOTE:
This job has special physical requirements in that the incumbent must lift heavy objects (50 lbs. or more), walk long distances, work in harsh weather conditions, fire handguns, rifles, and shotguns accurately, and have the ability to operate vehicles, boats, and all-terrain vehicles while in the performance of duties.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The Captain will directly supervise and evaluate Lieutenants and other assigned subordinates and civilian employees, will schedule and assign work and review schedules and training needs, and ensure optimum utilization and productivity of all resources, equipment and budgets.
The Captain will maintain contact with executives of other local, state and federal government agencies and with LDWF Biologist Managers, Licensing Mangers and Vessel Registration Managers.
The Captain will supervise special law enforcement programs and or personnel as directed by higher ranking Enforcement agents.
May perform any example of work of any lower ranking Wildlife Enforcement Agent.
Ensures seized property and other related property is properly stored and disposed of as required by Law.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This Promotional opportunity is limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of the Secretary, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries only.
Location: This position is located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary Region 4-Lafayette
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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Consuello Brown
cbrown2@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.
Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the @type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you a current permanent employee of the LDWF Enforcement Division?
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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