Overview

The Warden Detective Unit will conduct investigative work involving the enforcement
of State and Federal fish and wildlife laws and regulations and other laws within an
assigned supervisory district for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Warden Service
and act as a liaison with federal law enforcement agencies. Duties include, but are not
limited to, investigations of fish and wildlife crimes and other crimes as they pertain to
fish and wildlife investigations, interviews of potential violators, responding and
investigating serious injury/fatal hunting related shootings incidents, search and rescue
operations, and conducting background investigation for hunter education instructors,
"Let's Go Fishing" instructors and game warden trainee and deputy game warden
applicants as well as other investigations as assigned. The warden detective may periodically
supervise part-time warden investigators and other warden personnel.

Who May Apply

This position, Game Warden Sergeant Associated Class: Detective (State Promotional Only) (Job Requisition #47115), is listed as a STATE PROMOTIONAL ONLY posting. Only current State of Vermont employees who have successfully completed an original probationary period OR non-State employees eligible for veteran's preference are eligible to apply for this position. Your application will not be considered if you do not meet one of these requirements.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact hope.carey@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Class Definition

Law enforcement and conservation work involving the enforcement of fish and wildlife laws and regulations within an assigned supervisory district for the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Duties include investigations of fish and wildlife crimes, interviews of potential violators, responding and investigating hunting related shootings incidents, search and rescue operations, investigating boat and snowmobile crashes, and conducting background investigation for Hunter Education instructors, Let’s Go Fishing instructors and Game Warden Trainee and Deputy Game Warden applicants.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in an outdoor setting and could often require traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Exposure to all Vermont climatic conditions is involved. Duties may require lifting and dragging of carcasses or other heavy objects. Duties may require evening, night, weekend, and other irregular duty hours. Exposure to danger may occur in a variety of ways due to weather, terrain, hostile suspects or hunters, and pursuit of law violators.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent AND current employed at the Senior Game Warden level or higher AND at least two (2) years of work experience completing Fish & Wildlife investigations.

Special Requirements

Incumbents must maintain a full-time law enforcement certification, be a certified Field Training Officer (FTO) OR a certified Hunter Related Shooting Investigator.

This position is Group "C" retirement with mandatory retirement at age 57.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.