WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT AGENT

Salary

$3,340.00 - $6,758.00 Monthly

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

512-224649-26

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 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 incumbent will provide the enforcement patrol component in support of major programs for fish, game, wildlife, ecosystem and boating safety regulations for the protections and sustainability of wildlife/fisheries resources and public safety; and, to serve as a parish coordinator for enforcement operational/patrol within an assigned district or statewide specialized enforcement unit.

Applicants with prior Wildlife Enforcement experience and POST certification are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position in domiciled in Natchitoches Parish.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Problem solving skills
• Great integrity
• Great communication skills
• Independent thinking skills
• Keen attention to details
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications

Six months 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.

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Patrol public/private land and waters.
• Investigate and conduct law enforcement activities designed to impact natural resource conservation, protection and management objectives, and to provide public safety services.
• Investigate violations through surveillance and by developing information sources such as informants.
• Provide general police protection for citizens and visitors who utilize Louisiana's lands, waterways, and wildlife/fish resources.
• Identify and apprehend suspected violators.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Location: Natchitoches Parish

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

A Driver's License is required.

Shift Differential: This position is eligible for a shift differential in addition to the base hourly rate when scheduled to work designated evening, night, weekend, or other qualifying shifts. The applicable differential is subject to LDWF's current compensation policies.

Overtime as necessary.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.

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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants who are POST-certified are exempt from taking the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The applicant’s POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing. You must indicate this on this job application or through the questions attached to this application.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Consuello Brown
[email protected]
Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Human Resources
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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