Natural Resources Officer

While working as a Natural Resource Officer for the Division of Law Enforcement, you will have the opportunity to enjoy all that Utah’s great outdoors has to offer. As a Natural Resource Officer, you will provide your services, in a law enforcement capacity, to protect the state’s vital outdoor recreational and wildlife opportunities by ensuring state recreation and wildlife conservation laws and regulations are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

Patrol assigned Natural Resource Officer District and assigned crew area.
Enforce Utah outdoor recreation laws and regulations.
Enforce Utah wildlife conservation laws and regulations.
Conduct investigations, interviews, and interrogations.
Compile reports and other paperwork/documentation associated with citations, investigations and other job-related responsibilities.
Assist with law enforcement outreach efforts: school programs, media releases, etc.
Build positive working relationships with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

Qualifications

Minimums:

Previous law enforcement employment/experience and/or a bachelor’s degree are not required for application or hire of this position. However, applicants with Police Officer (LEO) law enforcement employment/experience and/or a bachelor’s degree may be given preference over applicants who do not have either (SFO, BCO experience is not considered for preference). Also, bachelor’s degrees in natural resource management, criminal justice, or recreation management related fields may be given further preference.
Other attributes possessed by applicants may also be given preference during the hiring process: i.e. military experience, natural resources related employment or work, any post high school education, etc.
Valid Drivers License.
Mustmeet POST requirements: 21 years of age, U.S. citizenship, pass physical fitness requirements (push-ups, plank, vertical jump, run and swim test).

Preferred:

History (or knowledge of) ATV, UTV, OHV, Dirt Motorcycle, Boat, and/or PWC operation and use activities.
History (or knowledge of) hunting, fishing, and/or trapping activities
Capable of interacting in a positive,professional manner with natural resource users.
Ability to deescalate otherwise tense situations.
Previous employment in natural resources related field.
Previous employment with Utah DNR.

Salary: $26.62 – $46.31/hr

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