Conservation Warden Major - RSOS Training & Enforcement

Recreational Safety & Outdoor Skills (RSOS)TrainingThese are career executive positions with direct supervisory responsibility for sworn law enforcement supervisors, administrators, and non‑sworn program staff. Both of these positions are sworn state law enforcement executives having the authority and obligation to investigate crimes, use reasonable force (up to and including deadly force), and effectuate arrests. PRSP is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and promoting public safety and the State's natural resources through enforcement, education, and community involvement, and encourage everyone to be stewards of our natural resources on behalf of future generations.These positions have statewide responsibility and may be headquartered at any DNR facility within the state, depending on office space availability and the location of the selected candidate. Remote work may be available for a portion of the work week, after the initial onboarding period!The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well‑being of our residents. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin we serve. We offer training and career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team‑oriented environment.Position SummaryThe Conservation Warden Major – RSOS is accountable for the successful administration of the total Division of Public Safety & Resource Protection (PSRP) Bureau of Recreational Safety & Outdoor Skills (RSOS) program. This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the Department marine enforcement, recreational enforcement, education and safety programs for the DNR statewide. The RSOS Major ensures the efficient and effective implementation of the Hunter, Boating, Snowmobile, and ATV safety programs, as well as the hunter, angler, and trapper recruitment/retention/reactivation (R3) and shooting range programs throughout Wisconsin. It develops and maintains working relationships with key internal and external partners and customers while integrating the safety programs and other educational efforts with other departmentwide information, education and outreach programs.The Conservation Warden Major - Training supervises and administers the PSRP statewide training program, directing long‑range planning initiatives, budget and operational planning and implementation, directing team operations and employee supervision, and evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness. This position is responsible for the development of training policies and procedures, implements and coordinates the hiring and training of a 220 FTE Conservation Warden force and 12 seasonal LTE Community Service Officers (CSOs). Through division‑wide program supervisors, this position indirectly manages up to 100 Training and Standards Bureau Certified Instructors, 100 Background Investigators, and 60 Field Training Officers that support the training bureau's hiring, academy, and training programs. The Training Major is responsible for ensuring consistent application of all Department policy for the enforcement program, as well as appropriate training to maintain proficiency and compliance.Salary InformationStarting pay for these positions is between $58.50 to $61.08 per hour (or $121,680 to $127,046.40 annually), in addition to excellent benefits. Current state employee pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.These positions are included in the classification Conservation Warden Major within Pay Schedule/Range 81‑01. These positions are not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A two‑year Career Executive trial period will be required.Generous paid time off, including at least 3 ½ weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $45/month for single and $111/month for family coverage).Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.Conservation Warden Training Requirements : Must successfully complete, or have completed, the conservation warden training requirements, including a DNR law enforcement academy, specialized training weeks, field training assignments and pass, or have passed, the NASBLA Practice Swim Test for Officer Water Survival.This is a sworn law enforcement position, with the authority and obligation to effectuate arrests, which requires certification as a sworn law enforcement officer. This position may spend a significant amount of time in travel status, especially for training events or deployments. All trainings and deployments are work assignments and compensated consistent with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan and DNR/DPSRP policies.Travel : Travel throughout the state is required and significant, as well as overnight statewide travel. Frequent travel to Madison (as well as the Training Academy for the Training Bureau Director position), with overnight stays—occasionally with short notice—will be required to meet programmatic obligations.Driver License Requirement : The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy. The candidate must be at least 18 years of age with 2 years driving experience. Candidates with three or more moving violations and/or at‑fault accidents in the past two years, or who have an OWI/DUE violation within the past year are not eligible to drive state vehicles.Physical/ Environmental Factors : This position is physically demanding, and exertion can vary from sedentary work to very heavy work. (Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.) Additionally, people in this position should be able to bend at waist, move from a prone position to a kneeling position to a standing position. They should also be able to crouch, crawl, climb, and balance. This position requires the ability to lift objects from the floor, carry objects, push, pull, reach, and handle objects with both their hands and fingers. This position also requires the ability to physically engage with persons who are subject to arrest, including obtaining and maintaining physical control of a resisting person, which may require take‑downs, falls, or other physical actions and risk to bodily injury. This position may also experience long periods of sitting, standing or walking. Additionally, this position requires people to perceive the nature of sounds by the ear with or without correction and see objects clearly at a distance of 20 feet or more away, and as close as 20 inches or less, with or without correction.Background Checks : We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DNR to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. For positions with access to sensitive criminal justice information, FBI fingerprinting may also be required.This position has access to secure areas and systems and requires a fingerprint criminal background check for final applicants prior to job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.Living Requirements : Must comply with division policy on living requirements. Upon successful completion of the training program, must meet the living requirements of the assigned administrative area. The assigned administrative area boundaries may change throughout employment in this position due to business needs.Remote Work : Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin.Special Requirements : For other special requirements of the job, please see the position description linked in the Position Summary.Eligibility to work in United States : The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9 upon hire.All applications must be received by 11:59 pm central on Wednesday July 15 th, 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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