Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is a cabinet-level agency with a Secretary appointed by the Governor. A seven-member, bipartisan commission, also appointed by the Governor, advises the Secretary and approves regulations governing outdoor recreation and fish and wildlife resources in Kansas. The commission conducts business during regular public sessions.

KDWP employs approximately 460 full-time employees in five divisions: Executive Services, Administrative Services, Fisheries and Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Parks.

About the Position

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Search Keywords: Law Enforcement, Geary, Junction City
• Who can apply: Anyone of at least 21 years of age
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Regular/Temporary: Regular

Compensation: $25.68/hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Immediate comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• KP&F retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is accepting applications for the testing and assessment of individuals for an entry level Natural Resource Officer I Position within the Law Enforcement Division. Successful applicants will become part of a pool of eligible applicants that may receive offers for employment as a Natural Resource Officer I, commonly referred to as a Game Warden.

This classified, full-time position will be located in Region 2 (Geary County) within the Law Enforcement Division. This position will be directly supervised by Lieutenant Amanda Alexander. The successful candidate is required to establish full time residency in Geary County with no exceptions.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Kansas Game Wardens are responsible for the statewide enforcement of state and federal fish and wildlife laws, boating laws, and public lands regulations. These enforcement activities occur on private and publicly owned lands within the state. In addition to these primary law enforcement duties, KDWP officers also assist federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in a support role when requested. Kansas Game Wardens also provide information and educational programs concerning hunter education, boating safety, and other natural resources-related programs.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THIS REFERENCE MATERIAL WILL BE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THIS TESTING.
• Must be a credible witness in court.
• Must pass a Polygraph Examination
• Necessary Special Requirements: This class requires the employee to be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission. Certification must be obtained before the employee is given permanent status. The employee must complete a basic law enforcement training program recognized by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission and annual training as required by K.S.A. 74-5607a. This class requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties; therefore, to be eligible for appointment to a position in this class, candidates cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C.§ 992 (g) (8) and (9). To be eligible for certification in the state of Kansas one must also be free from a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime, or a misdemeanor offense that the commission determines reflects on the honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, or competence of the applicant as defined by rules and regulations of the commission as set forth by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act. Candidates for positions in this class must have the following: be a U.S. citizen; be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; free of conviction of any crime punishable by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or a state prison; and be required to pass a physical exam administered by the hiring agency. This class requires that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Office of Personnel Services, a pre-employment physical, and a standard battery of psychological tests required for admission into the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Basic Course. Because Natural Resource Officer Positions require the employee to be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission, certain past and present personal behaviors can impact employment eligibility. Applicants may submit an exemption from disqualification form to request a review of a specific incident causing the applicant to fall under disqualification. Select the jobs tab at the bottom of the page and then select the Employment Application & Additional Info link for more information.
• Testing Process: Physical Fitness
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Boating test
• Must pass a background check.
• Academic:
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in natural resource is preferred but not required.
• Must have no legal impediments. Disqualification information and the exemption from disqualification form can be found at the department’s website.
• Https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info
• Memory and Essay test
• Applicants who are successful in passing the physical fitness test will move onto the written testing that same day.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Experience in law enforcement, fisheries or wildlife management is required. This includes course work or personal experience which needs to be outlined in the candidate’s cover letter.
• Identification of Kansas species test
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit Law Enforcement Testing Reference Guide for Study material which is found at http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Jobs.
• Timed 1 mile run – Applicants must complete the mile run in 10 minutes or less.
• Kansas Fish & Wildlife Regulations test

Recruiter Contact Information

• Phone: 620-672-0704
• Email: [email protected]
• Name: Laverne Taylor

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• Transcripts - if applicable, (copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as degree is conferred)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Letter of interest
• Detailed resume, including a valid email address
• Authorization to Release Information form** (this can be found at the following website): https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWPT-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info

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