04/28/2021
WE'RE HIRING CPOs!
Job Duties:
Marked Squad Patrol- General enforcement of Illinois laws including fish, wildlife, timber, boat, snowmobile, lands, vehicle, and criminal codes; large and small boat patrol, and snowmobile patrol (area of assignment dependent.) Covert Enforcement of the Wildlife and Fish Code. Community assistance, youth instruction, and many more opportunities including becoming an instructor for Department programs like defensive tactics, fi****ms, SONAR, and Field Training.
The Illinois Conservation Police offer competitive pay and benefits, including affordable, employer-sponsored health care, dental, and vision. Employer-furnished equipment, take-home patrol vehicle, flexible scheduling, Zero commute- shift begins and ends at your residence, and much more. Interested applicants must apply as a "Conservation Police Officer Trainee" CPOTs are eligible for promotion to CPO after successful completion of academy and field training.
Application may be found at:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/work/Documents/pdfs/app_cms100.pdf
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-CONSERVATION-POLICE-OFFICER-TRAINEE-0934500-IL-62702/737132600/
Mail to:
IDNR OLE
Attn: Curt Stephens
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702
OR submit to: Curt.Stephens@illinois.gov
Applications must be signed and post marked/digitally submitted by May 31, 2021.
Criteria: 21 years of age upon date of hire
AND
4-year Bachelor’s Degree (any field)
OR
Associate’s Degree AND three years of Law Enforcement experience (single agency)
OR
Military service (Active, Reserve, or National Guard), currently serving or honorably discharged, with one or more of the following medals: Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal
The hiring process will consist of:
Application Submission (CMS 100)
Physical Fitness and Swimming Proficiency Tests
In-person Interview
Psychological Examination
Background Investigation
Unless previously certified as a Police Officer in Illinois, selected applicants will be required to complete a paid, 14-week police certification at the Illinois State Police Academy. An additional paid, 14-week Conservation Academy must be completed as a condition of employment. During these training academies, selected applicants will be provided meals and lodging on-site, Monday-Friday.
For further information please visit:
For further information please visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/LawEnforcement/Pages/ConservationPoliceOfficerCareerOpportunities.aspx
You may also call or email your respective OLE recruiting officer:
CPO Tom Davis (McHenry Co)- Northeast Zone Recruiting Officer
Email: thomas.davis@illinois.gov Phone Number: (847) 404-3596
CPO Isaac Gerard (Woodford Co.)- Northwest Zone Recruiting Officer Email: isaac.gerard@illinois.gov Phone Number: (309) 214-0203
CPO Chase Sanford (Vermilion Co.)- Central Zone Recruiting Officer
Email: chase.sanford@illinois.gov Phone Number: (217) 361-9982
CPO Roberto Macias (Clinton Co.)- Southern Zone Recruiting Officer Email: Roberto.macias@illinois.gov Phone Number: (618) 713-2705
