What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee (Basic Academy-Accelerated Program) position at State of North Carolina?
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Law Enforcement Division is now accepting applications for the 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy - Accelerated Program. WRC prepares to hire up to 11 Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers (“Game Wardens”) for current vacancies in the counties listed below:
Would you like to be a part of an agency that conserves North Carolina's wildlife resources and their habitats while providing programs and opportunities allowing hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation and sporting activities?
APPLY for the 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy TODAY! The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024, at 5:00pm.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Law Enforcement Division employs approximately 244 Wildlife Officers who patrol fields, forests, and inland waters at all hours in all 100 North Carolina counties. These officers ensure public compliance with fishing, wildlife, and boating laws and regulations, enforce the conservation of wildlife resources, and provide public safety through proactive law enforcement and quality education.
Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers
Duties of a Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer include such activities as patrolling fields, forests, and inland waters via automobiles, boats, ATVs, and on foot; reporting to a Sergeant and patrolling a district either alone or as part of a patrol; checking licenses of hunters and fisherman and examining the game or fish taken to determine compliance with the applicable laws and regulations and seizing illegal hunting and fishing devices and all game and fish taken illegally.
Officers are also responsible for investigating violations, arresting violators and presenting court testimony; investigating conditions and recommending whether to issue permits to private citizens to raise game or fish in captivity or to trap and net game or fish; checking boats for proper certification and boating equipment and observing boat operation for detection and apprehension of reckless or impaired operators and wills will assist in search and rescue operations for the victims of boating accidents or for lost hunters and anglers. Other duties are assigned as needed.
The 61st Basic Academy (Accelerated Program) Timeline:
MAY 2024: Applications are accepted via the NC State Government Job Opportunities website (governmentjobs.com). The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024!
SUMMER 2024: Pre-Academy Screenings to access Physical Fitness/Ability, and Reading Comprehension. Candidates will be assigned ONE DAY to attend and complete assessments and interviews. Tentatively scheduled from July 2024 to August 2024.
FALL 2024: The Pre-Academy Screenings continue, including Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check and the Medical and Psychological exams. Formal Offers to join WRC’s 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy will be extended!
WINTER 2024/2025: The 61st Basic Academy is expected to begin between December 2024 and January 2025. Trainees will complete 12 weeks of the 30-week 61st Basic Academy. Applicants who are selected for Basic Academy-Accelerated Program Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee positions will attend the first two weeks of the 61st Academy-Accelerated Program which will be held at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Samarcand Training Academy, located in Jackson Springs, NC (Moore County). Trainees are housed in dorms with fellow Officer Trainees. All training conducted at the Basic Academy training is scheduled Monday-Friday, NO WEEKENDS and NO HOLIDAYS! Trainees will not be able to stay at the Training Center dorm during weekends or holidays. The training is highly structured (very active, with 5:30 a.m. physical training most mornings). The remaining 18 weeks will consist of on-the-job training in the assigned county for which the trainee has been selected. Holiday & weekend work will be required during on-the-job training.
SPRING 2025: In the final 10 weeks of the Basic Academy - Accelerated Program, recruits will receive Wildlife-specific Law Enforcement Training at Samarcand Training Academy. At the Basic Academy you will meet lateral law enforcement certification requirements, as well as specific Wildlife Law Enforcement Training.
SUMMER 2025: GRADUATION! Graduation is tentatively scheduled for July 2025. Graduates of the Basic Academy- Accelerated Program will complete their 3 months of field training in the county that they applied and were hired for. Graduates of the Basic Academy become Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers!
SUMMER/FALL 2025: New Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers are placed with Field Training Officers for at least three months of on-the-job field training. After successful completion of their 3 month field training assignment, officers will continue working in their assigned counties as Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers.
REQUIREMENTS...
To apply for WRC’s 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy:
To be considered for the Basic Academy - Accelerated Program:
To SUCCESSFULLY PASS the WRC-Law Enforcement Pre-Academy Screening:
To GRADUATE WRC’s 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy:
Wildlife Law Enforcement Basic Academy Graduates are sworn in as Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers!
Upon completion of the Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy, WRC Law Enforcement Officers will possess:
High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
https://www.ncwildlife.org/Careers/Become-an-Enforcement-Officer
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Mission Statement is to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation. The Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of N.C. fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws. The NCWRC employs 700 full-time staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, customer service, information technology, and administrative professionals.
*The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.
All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. Applications stating "See Attached Resume" or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
*Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education*
If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it – please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application.
*State Employee Benefits*
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website... https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits
*Employment Eligibility*
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
*For More Information*
For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website… https://www.ncwildlife.org/
For more information about this posting, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, log in to your NeoGov account and click “Application Status”. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108
- Beaufort
- Durham
- Gaston
- Graham
- Hyde
- Northampton
- Pitt
- Tyrrell
- Washington
Would you like to be a part of an agency that conserves North Carolina's wildlife resources and their habitats while providing programs and opportunities allowing hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation and sporting activities?
APPLY for the 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy TODAY! The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024, at 5:00pm.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Law Enforcement Division employs approximately 244 Wildlife Officers who patrol fields, forests, and inland waters at all hours in all 100 North Carolina counties. These officers ensure public compliance with fishing, wildlife, and boating laws and regulations, enforce the conservation of wildlife resources, and provide public safety through proactive law enforcement and quality education.
Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers
Duties of a Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer include such activities as patrolling fields, forests, and inland waters via automobiles, boats, ATVs, and on foot; reporting to a Sergeant and patrolling a district either alone or as part of a patrol; checking licenses of hunters and fisherman and examining the game or fish taken to determine compliance with the applicable laws and regulations and seizing illegal hunting and fishing devices and all game and fish taken illegally.
Officers are also responsible for investigating violations, arresting violators and presenting court testimony; investigating conditions and recommending whether to issue permits to private citizens to raise game or fish in captivity or to trap and net game or fish; checking boats for proper certification and boating equipment and observing boat operation for detection and apprehension of reckless or impaired operators and wills will assist in search and rescue operations for the victims of boating accidents or for lost hunters and anglers. Other duties are assigned as needed.
The 61st Basic Academy (Accelerated Program) Timeline:
MAY 2024: Applications are accepted via the NC State Government Job Opportunities website (governmentjobs.com). The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024!
SUMMER 2024: Pre-Academy Screenings to access Physical Fitness/Ability, and Reading Comprehension. Candidates will be assigned ONE DAY to attend and complete assessments and interviews. Tentatively scheduled from July 2024 to August 2024.
FALL 2024: The Pre-Academy Screenings continue, including Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check and the Medical and Psychological exams. Formal Offers to join WRC’s 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy will be extended!
WINTER 2024/2025: The 61st Basic Academy is expected to begin between December 2024 and January 2025. Trainees will complete 12 weeks of the 30-week 61st Basic Academy. Applicants who are selected for Basic Academy-Accelerated Program Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee positions will attend the first two weeks of the 61st Academy-Accelerated Program which will be held at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Samarcand Training Academy, located in Jackson Springs, NC (Moore County). Trainees are housed in dorms with fellow Officer Trainees. All training conducted at the Basic Academy training is scheduled Monday-Friday, NO WEEKENDS and NO HOLIDAYS! Trainees will not be able to stay at the Training Center dorm during weekends or holidays. The training is highly structured (very active, with 5:30 a.m. physical training most mornings). The remaining 18 weeks will consist of on-the-job training in the assigned county for which the trainee has been selected. Holiday & weekend work will be required during on-the-job training.
SPRING 2025: In the final 10 weeks of the Basic Academy - Accelerated Program, recruits will receive Wildlife-specific Law Enforcement Training at Samarcand Training Academy. At the Basic Academy you will meet lateral law enforcement certification requirements, as well as specific Wildlife Law Enforcement Training.
SUMMER 2025: GRADUATION! Graduation is tentatively scheduled for July 2025. Graduates of the Basic Academy- Accelerated Program will complete their 3 months of field training in the county that they applied and were hired for. Graduates of the Basic Academy become Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers!
SUMMER/FALL 2025: New Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers are placed with Field Training Officers for at least three months of on-the-job field training. After successful completion of their 3 month field training assignment, officers will continue working in their assigned counties as Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers.
REQUIREMENTS...
To apply for WRC’s 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy:
- Everyone is encouraged to apply! The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- COMPLETE and SUBMIT a NC State Government Employment Application via the Job Opportunities website (governmentjobs.com). Search Wildlife Resources Commission OR WRC, find and click the WRC’s opportunity and APPLY!
To be considered for the Basic Academy - Accelerated Program:
- Candidates must possess a current and valid, general law enforcement certification issued by NC Criminal Justice Training & Standards (with a minimum one year of NC sworn law enforcement experience).
- Candidates must meet the requirements of lateral transfers as set out by NC Criminal Justice Training & Standards.
To SUCCESSFULLY PASS the WRC-Law Enforcement Pre-Academy Screening:
- Pass the standards for criminal justice employment (extensive background, drug testing, physical fitness/ability, and medical/psychological screening).
- Possess a 10th-grade reading comprehension level.
- Complete WRC Law Enforcement interviews.
To GRADUATE WRC’s 61st Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy:
- Complete NC Wildlife Law Enforcement-specific training.
- Successful completion of the Basic Academy and on-the-job training.
- Meet the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission minimum qualifications.
Wildlife Law Enforcement Basic Academy Graduates are sworn in as Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers!
Upon completion of the Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Basic Academy, WRC Law Enforcement Officers will possess:
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to the protection and management of game and fish, boating, and NC game and fish species, their habits, and natural requirements.
- Knowledge of and skill in the use of firearms and hunting and fishing equipment.
- Ability to enforce laws impartially and justly.
- Ability to operate outboard motorboats, automobiles, and police radio systems.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.
- Ability to keep routine records and write standard reports.
High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
- Must be at least 20 years of age or turn 20 years of age before taking the State Exam at the completion of the Basic Training School.
- Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.
- Must meet the applicable education, employment, and training standards as administered through the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission for law enforcement lateral transfers.
https://www.ncwildlife.org/Careers/Become-an-Enforcement-Officer
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Mission Statement is to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation. The Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of N.C. fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws. The NCWRC employs 700 full-time staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, customer service, information technology, and administrative professionals.
*The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.
All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. Applications stating "See Attached Resume" or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
*Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education*
If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it – please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application.
*State Employee Benefits*
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website... https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits
*Employment Eligibility*
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
*For More Information*
For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website… https://www.ncwildlife.org/
For more information about this posting, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, log in to your NeoGov account and click “Application Status”. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108
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