CONSERVATION POLICE SERGEANT

Title: CONSERVATION POLICE SERGEANT

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer III

Hiring Range: LE CPP Plan

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Location: Fairfax County Territory

Agency Website: www.dwr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Provide and supervise a full range of law enforcement services pertaining to wildlife, fish and boating; to recognize and appropriately address public safety concerns while providing such services; to provide presentations, exhibits and programs to the public that support the Agency's mission

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures as they apply to wildlife and fisheries management and recreational boating. Demonstrated ability to use law enforcement equipment, vehicles, and boats safely and proficiently; to plan and conduct law enforcement operations; to conduct thorough investigations; to recognize, collect and preserve evidence; to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations and court rulings; to provide relevant court testimony; to effect a forcible arrest; to communicate effectively in a variety of venues; to deal courteously and tactfully with the public; to provide educational presentations; to meet the physical demands of the job.

Additional Considerations

A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of post-secondary training; possession of or eligibility for a Virginia driver's license; experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; successfully completed required position conditions of pre-employment and probationary employment; applicants must achieve and maintain Department of Criminal Justice certification as a law enforcement officer per Code of Virginia.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants who submit an incomplete application or an application without an attached resume will not be considered eligible for an interview.
Please make sure you attached require documents and completed application to be considered for this great opportunity in developing your career path within Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources must be received online by 11:55PM on the "Job Close Date".
Faxed, emailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Cover letters will be accepted in conjunction with completed application and resume.
DWR is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested during the application and/or interview process.
If accommodations are needed with, he application and/or interview, please contact Human Resources Office at 804-367-0243. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use the link:
https://www.vadars.org/dars/cpid/PWContact.aspx. Or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-822-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Marlo Gibson

Phone: 804.367.0243

Email: careers@dwr.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.