CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINEE - 70798

About the role

This is the entry-level conservation enforcement classification for the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Employees are trainees who complete required training courses approved by the Alabama Peace Officers and Standards Training Commission (APOSTC) as well as specialized job assignment training. After successfully completing the required training programs, incumbents become eligible for promotion to the Conservation Enforcement Officer classification.

Employees in this class are responsible for learning about the enforcement of conservation laws pertaining to game and fish, seafood, or water safety, and limited scientific research work in the study, development, and improvement of state wildlife resources. Work includes learning to interpret laws and regulations for the public and investigating conservation conditions.

Employees may participate, in accordance with established scientific principles and techniques, in a variety of field and laboratory projects. Work at this level is distinguished from that of higher-level classifications in that incumbents function in a trainee capacity. Work is performed under close supervision by a higher-ranking conservation enforcement official following established standards and guidelines.

Work is generally performed outdoors under varied climatic conditions, which may occasionally create physical hardships. Special assignments and instructions are given as necessary by a superior officer, who makes personal inspections of fieldwork, assists in more complex enforcement problems, and regularly reviews reports of enforcement activities.

• Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
• Applicants must provide one of the following with their applications: (1) valid certification of having passed the Basic Ability Test (BAT) for Law Enforcement Officers (also called ACT WorkKeys) as required by APOSTC OR (2) proof of possession of an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited* college or university (copy of diploma or transcript) OR (3) APOSTC certification number and issue date in the Professional License or Certificate section on their applications. (APOSTC Correctional Officers are not eligible for this exemption from the BAT). Applications without the required documentation will not be accepted. For additional information, see the back of this announcement.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following special requirements to be hired by the appointing agency:

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must possess a valid Alabama driver license at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must meet APOSTC requirements, designated agency training, and other specialized training during the probationary period.
• Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical assessment. Applicants who are not APOSTC certified must complete the Physical Ability/Agility Test (PAAT) consisting of the following components:
• An obstacle course in 90 seconds where applicants push a vehicle 15 feet, climb a 6-foot wall or chain link fence, crawl through a small window, walk a balance beam, and drag a 165-pound dummy 15 feet;
• At least 22 push-ups in 60 seconds.
• At least 25 sit-ups in 60 seconds; and
• A 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes and 28 seconds.

Additional information

Note: APOSTC certified candidates must complete the Physical Ability Fitness Assessment (PAFA) which requires completion of the obstacle course within 90 seconds and a 300-meter untimed run.

• Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation.
• This position is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of training and experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

Check your application status regularly for updates on your progress in the recruitment process. Additional information about application status messages is available in the FAQs section of our website under Applying for a Job.

*For complete information on State Personnel’s degree acceptance, accreditation, and foreign education credential policies,