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Delaware State Parks
Natural Resources Police Trainee - State Parks/Fish & Wildlife
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What they do
A Surveillance Officer or Investigator uses surveillance tools and techniques to investigate a case for a private client. May follow an individual or watch a home or office site and use cameras, binoculars or GPS technology for surveillance
$48,976 / year median in Delaware
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Specific reporting location TBD within New Castle, Kent or Sussex County, DE. Job Summary The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has three Natural Resources Police units that work with the public to ensure safety, investigate environmental crimes, and make sure that Delawareans and visitors to the state can enjoy Delaware's natural resources. No previous certification/training required - paid training and State Police Academy attendance/certification provided to qualified candidates. Natural Resources Police Trainee position(s) for the State Parks Unit and Fish and Wildlife Unit, duties will include crime prevention and detection, public safety, enforcement of all Delaware criminal and traffic laws, responding to calls for service, and enforcing Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Rules and Regulations. This position will be responsible for enforcing all applicable state park regulations, fishing, hunting, and boating laws, and regulations. Varied patrols by use of motor vehicle, foot patrol, bicycle, ATV/UTV and vessel in varying weather conditions. Essential Functions Implements appropriate law enforcement action in response to complaints, traffic, criminal, regulatory and other activities. Investigates suspicious and criminal activity which includes detecting, collecting and preserving physical evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants, processing charging documents, executing search and arrest warrants and processing defendants. Performs vehicle and foot patrol of assigned areas. Performs community policing through informational presentations and educational seminars for other state agencies, schools, the public and community organizations. Provides protective services to state employees, visitors and the general public. Conducts surveillances and performs undercover assignments. Provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies as back-up or primary response. Takes into custody and transports felons and prisoners. Presents evidence and testimony and prosecutes cases in court. Prepares and maintains a variety of reports pertaining to response of an incident, daily activity and investigations. Calibrates, maintains and uses various technical instruments and equipment to determine safety compliance and operational readiness. Requirements At least 20 and 1/2 years of age. Associates degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Sociology or related field. OR At least 20 and 1/2 years of age. Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Six months experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings. Six months experience in applying natural resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Six months experience in narrative report writing.