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WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN - COVERT

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

💰 $139,356/yr($68,844/yr – $139,356/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 512-224621-26

Department: Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary

Job classification: WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous

Summary

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of the Secretary exists to provide leadership and support services, administrative direction, and accountability for departmental programs; administrative direction and leadership to ensure the success of subordinate programs; and department-wide coordination, communication, personnel and basic resources needed to accomplish the department’s mission.

This Captain position will plan, direct and manage general and complex enforcement activities and administrative enforcement programs related to the management, protection and conservation of wildlife and fisheries resources and the state's boating program. This includes all facets of surveillance, interrogation, investigation, apprehension and arrest of violators of state and federal laws, boating programs, boating crash investigations, state boating education programs and other division support programs. Serves as a statewide coordinator of enforcement effort as it pertains to high level operations involving multiple agencies.

This Promotional opportunity is limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of the Secretary, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries only.

This position is located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Examples of duties

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been as a Wildlife Enforcement Lieutenant or higher rank in state service:

Six years of experience in wildlife conservation law enforcement.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

Possession of a current driver's license.

Applicants may be required to qualify as an ex-officio notary public.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

NOTE:
This job has special physical requirements in that the incumbent must lift heavy objects (50 lbs. or more), walk long distances, work in harsh weather conditions, fire handguns, rifles, and shotguns accurately, and have the ability to operate vehicles, boats, and all-terrain vehicles while in the performance of duties.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

Directly manages, supervises and evaluates Lieutenants and other assigned subordinates to the Enforcement Division Covert Unit.
Responsible for covert case management to include quality control of on-going investigations and management of monetary resources used to conduct investigations and operations.
Responsible for record maintenance related to confidential informants, all unit investigations, budget and expenses and training of all unit members.
Serves as a statewide coordinator of enforcement effort as it pertains to high level operations involving multiple agencies.
Schedules and assigns work and reviews schedules and training needs.
Ensure optimum utilization and productivity of all resources, equipment, and budgets.
Oversees the coordination with external agencies for necessary resource acquisitions.
Plans, directs and manages general and complex enforcement activities and administrative enforcement programs related to the management, protection and conservation of Wildlife and Fisheries resources. This includes all facets of surveillance, interrogation, investigation, apprehension and arrest of violators of state an