CONSERVATION POLICE SERGEANT

Job Requisition ID: 54973 
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 05/29/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: CONSERVATION POLICE SERGEANT - 09347 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $9,644 a month; Full range $9,644 - $14,190 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC104 Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council
Merit Comp Code: N/A

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Conservation Police Sergeant for the Office of Law Enforcement. This position will serve as the Department of Natural Resource's liaison to Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Terrorism Task Force, and the Illinois Law Enforcement Activation System by coordinating all disaster response and homeland security functions, attend IEMA briefings and ITTF Law Enforcement Committee meetings, update IDNR Continuity of Operations Plan and the Continuity of Government Plan, conduct trainings and maintain IDNR's portion of the GROOVE computer program for IEMA to obtain personnel and equipment resources, develop Marine response teams for water rescue and homeland security missions and serve as liaison with other DNR offices' response coordinators. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the OLE (Office of Law Enforcement) Boating Law Administrative Lieutenant, as a sworn law enforcement officer, plans, coordinates and evaluates the IDNR disaster response and homeland security programs.
• Serves as IDNR's liaison on the Illinois Terrorism Task Force.
• Assists the Training Lieutenant in the training of officers.
• Develops Marine response teams for floods, hurricanes, swift water rescue and homeland security missions.
• Assists the Boating Law Administrator and the Supply Lieutenant to ensure projects, demands assistance is rendered based on the needs of the Department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree, preferably with major coursework in either law enforcement, social justice, or the social sciences, or in a related conservation field such as forestry or natural resource management, biological and physical sciences; equivalent training or related experience as a law enforcement officer or related technical conservation resource/public lands management experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Requires successful completion of an approved training program such as the Illinois Conservation Police Officer Training Program which includes successful completion of the Illinois Basic Police Training Program.
• Three years law enforcement experience as a Conservation Police Officer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of outdoor recreational and commercial equipment used for fishing, trapping, hunting, boating and snowmobiling.
• Working knowledge of outdoor recreational participant's habits, methods and techniques relative to various state and federal conservation laws.
• Working knowledge of investigations, arrests, confiscation and handling of evidence, and prosecution procedures.
• Working knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
• Two (2) years of experience enforcing all applicable Illinois Revised Statutes, federal and administrative laws.
• Two (2) years of experience promoting safety education programs and other divisional programs and services at a district level.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

 

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
• Requires ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to swim
• Requires ability to meet agency minimum proficiency for firearms qualifications.
• Ability to work under adverse tactical conditions, exposed to outdoor temperature extremes and inclement weather.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

 

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Division and Agency Statement

Office of Law Enforcement

The Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) supports the Department's programs designed to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources through enforcement of those portions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes enacted for that purpose. Conservation Police Officers are vested with full state-wide police authority and are trained to the highest standards for law enforcement professionals in Illinois.  

In addition to these enforcement responsibilities, Conservation Police Officers serve as an important link between the Department and its various constituencies (civic groups, sportsmen's groups, sport shows, etc.). These officers are called upon to assist outside agencies in emergency situations or rescue operations. They participate in the instruction of conservation related statutes to outside agencies, law enforcement organizations, or educational institutions upon request.

 

DNR Agency Statement 

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

Work Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: IDNR Headquarters, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Public Safety

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

Statement of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

 

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