Join to apply for the CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE role at State of Illinois This range is provided by State of Illinois. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Job Requisition ID: 49198 Closing Date: 09/09/2025 Agency: Department of Natural Resources Class Title: CONSERV POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE - 09345 Salary: Starting Salary - $5,181/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 11 Bargaining Unit Code: RC061 Conservation Police Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police Merit Comp Code: N/A This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Position overview This position receives intensive and ongoing orientation, classroom instruction and scenario based training on the enforcement of State and Federal conservation laws and how to apply these laws to ensure public safety and control of the use of Illinois regulated natural resources, field guidance and counseling in providing for public safety and professional enforcement of all Illinois Compiled Statues and applicable Federal laws and administrative laws. Essential Functions Under immediate authority of a senior statutory Conservation Police Officer, receives intensive and ongoing orientation, classroom instruction, and scenario based training on the enforcement of State and Federal conservation laws and how to apply these laws to ensure public safety and control of the use of Illinois regulated natural resources, field guidance and counseling in providing for public safety and professional enforcement of all Illinois Compiled Statues and applicable Federal laws and administrative laws Learn a variety of technical skills through field training and actual field enforcement activities Receive instruction on how to convey interpretations of applicable state and federal laws, Department and Division policies, procedures and programs to the general public Receive instruction on the operation and safe use of recreational and commercial equipment common to Conservation Police Officers Receive instruction on identification and management of native aquatic life, wildlife, forest and plants, endangered and threatened species, nuisance species, and species imported into the State Learn to coordinate joint law enforcement efforts with police officers from other agencies Complete outlined tasks as part of the Field Training Program to demonstrate understanding and competency Complete all required forms and reports (evidence forms and tags, long form complaints, field reports, safety education attendance, DUI/OUI forms, etc.) Perform other duties as required within the scope of the duties enumerated above Minimum Qualifications At the time of hire, you must be at least 20 years old and have completed an associate degree or 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university. You shall not have the power of arrest or carry firearms until age 21. Qualified by one of the following education requirements: Honorably discharged and awarded one of the following medals: Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Active member of the Illinois National Guard or a US Army/US Air Force reserve component with the above medals due to honorable service Honorably discharged and served in a combat mission with hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay Or have at least 3 years of full active and continuous military duty with honorable discharge Preferred Qualifications Prefers Certification as a sworn Illinois Police Officer Prefers three (3) years as a sworn Police Officer Prefers a Bachelor's Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Corrections and Law Enforcement, Social Justice, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Recreation, Safety, or related fields Employment Conditions All Applicants Must Be Able To Meet The Following Conditions Of Employment, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation, To Be Considered For This Position. The State Of Illinois complies with disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Ability to pass the Office of Law Enforcement Background Investigation Valid driver's license Ability to travel in the performance of duties Ability to complete the POWER and SWIM tests Ability to pass the Office of Law Enforcement Oral Interview, Psychological Examination, and Medical Examination Ability to effect physical arrest and work under adverse environmental conditions Ability to obtain a FOID card Filing requirements under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, with annual Statements of Economic Interest The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Division and Agency Statements DNR Agency Statement: Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources. IDNR employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites, and more. Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance; retirement plan; time off; and flexible/remote work options where available. Office of Law Enforcement: Conservation Police Officers are vested with state-wide police authority and are trained to high standards for law enforcement in Illinois. They may assist outside agencies in emergencies or rescue operations and may educate about conservation statutes upon request. Work Hours: Varies Work Location: IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler Email: Vicky.Fowler@illinois.gov Phone: 217-217/785-5387 Posting Group: Public Safety Application instructions: Use the Apply button to begin the application process. State employees sign in via the State career portal; non-state employees sign in via the Illinois.jobs2web.com site. If you have questions, refer to the provided resources listed in the posting. The main form of communication will be email. Check junk/spam folders for messages from donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com or systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com. Nearest Major Market: Springfield Seniority level Internship Employment type Full-time Job function Other Springfield, IL #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Illinois
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