State conservation officers sought

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is recruiting candidates to fill approximately 25 positions for Conservation Resources Enforcement Officers II, III, and IV.

DOCARE’s mission is to effectively uphold the laws that serve to protect, conserve and manage Hawaii’s unique and limited natural, cultural and historic resources held in public trust for current and future generations of visitors and residents.

The CREO II position description includes, but not limited to:

This is the advanced trainee level. Recruits receive advanced training in conservation law enforcement and management activities; participate in the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations relating to the protection, conservation and use of fish and wildlife, forest reserves, parks and historic sites, natural area reserves, other public lands and waters, and other pertinent resources; perform public informational activities; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Job requirements include one year of progressively responsible work experience in law enforcement which involved the exercise of all the powers and authority of a police officer, including the power of arrest.

All of the positions have firearms training and swimming ability as job requirements.

Starting pay ranges from $3,847-$6,935 per month.

For more information or to apply, visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii.