Position Details
IDNR is seeking qualified applicants for up to 25 positions of Conservation Police Officer Trainees (CPOT).
Job Duties:
- Marked Squad Patrol - General enforcement, including the Criminal Code, Large and Small Boat Patrol, Snowmobile Patrol: (area of assignment dependent)
- Covert Enforcement of the Wildlife and Fish Code
Application may be found at:
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-CONSERVATION-POLICE-OFFICER-TRAINEE-0934500-IL-62702/988619500/
Applications must be electronically submitted by March 3, 2023.
Employment Criteria:
Criteria:
- Must be not less than 21 years of age OR at least 20 years of age and have successfully completed an associate degree or 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university. OR
- 3 or more years of Active-Duty Military Service honorably discharged prior to applying. 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
For additional eligibility information:
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/LawEnforcement/Pages/ConservationPoliceOfficerCareerOpportunities.aspx#requirements
The Hiring Process:
- Application Submission to Department of Central Management Services
- Physical Fitness and Swimming Proficiency Tests
- In-person Interview
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Examination
- Background Investigation
Unless previously certified as a Police Officer in Illinois, selected applicants will be required to complete a paid, 16-week police certification at the Illinois State Police Recruit Academy. An additional paid, 14-week Conservation Academy must be completed as a condition of employment. During these training academies located in Springfield, selected applicants will be provided meals and lodging on-site, Monday-Friday.
For further information you may call, text, or email an OLE recruiting officer:
CPO Tom Davis - Recruiting Officer
Email: thomas.davis@illinois.gov
Phone Number: 847-404-3596
CPO Isaac Gerard - Recruiting Officer
Email: isaac.gerard@illinois.gov
Phone Number: 309-214-0203
