Natural Resources Officer (PEACE OFFICER CERTIFIED) - Multiple Positions Statewide

About the role

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) seeks energetic, passionate individuals to join its Natural Resources Officer (NRO) team. This role involves enforcing laws to protect the environment and wildlife, as well as ensuring the safety of those who use state lands and waterways.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement tasks such as patrolling and enforcing laws on state waterways, state parks, state forests and scenic rivers and natural preserves.
• Conduct safety inspections on recreational vessels and educate the public, recreation and conservation groups regarding watercraft use and safety.
• Provide media interviews and present information & education programs regarding vessel safety and natural resources conservation.

Requirements

• Associate degree in core program areas such as natural resources or criminal justice/law enforcement.
• 18 months training or 18 months experience in natural resources or criminal justice/law enforcement.
• Ability to pass fitness and swim tests.
• Valid driver's license.
• 21 years of age.
• U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Course or Ohio Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Academy Course.
• Military experience in roles such as military police, security forces, investigative services, or intelligence.
• Medical insurance within 30 days, including wellness incentives plus Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Employer-paid dental, vision & life insurance coverage after one year of service.
• Additional benefits include fitness pay, shift differential, uniform allowance, 22 days of paid military leave per year, vacation, sick & personal leave.
• Education benefits up to $5,000 annually for tuition, workshops & seminars.
• Members of the Law Enforcement Public Employees Retirement System.
• Advancement opportunities to investigator & administrative ranks.
• Additional duty opportunities such as instructor, field training officer, canine handler, & honor guard team member.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $30.77/hr without any prior state service - salary range of $64,002 up to $84,885/year (increases yearly after step 1).
• Additional benefits include: 22 days of paid military leave per year, vacation, sick & personal leave.
• Education benefits up to $5,000 annually for tuition, workshops & seminars.
• Members of the Law Enforcement Public Employees Retirement System.
• Advancement opportunities to investigator & administrative ranks.
• Additional duty opportunities such as instructor, field training officer, canine handler, & honor guard team member.

Pay

The starting pay for officers is $30.77/hr without any prior state service - salary range of $64,002 up to $84,885/year (increases yearly after step 1), excluding supplements & overtime.

Schedule

Full-time work hours may vary.

Contact

To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft, please visit Parks & Watercraft. For any questions about the NRO position or to set up a ride along, please send an email to NRORecruitment@dnr.ohio.gov.