| Location | MI |
| Salary | $27.68–$36.26 Per Hour |
Conservation Officer 10 (Pre-Certified COs)
Salary
$27.68 - $36.26 Hourly
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-27-LAW-001
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
10/01/2026
Closing Date
11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Job Description
Enforce the laws, rules and orders relating to natural resources and environmental protection. Check licenses, permits and species of fish and wildlife. Investigate complaints, issue citations and make arrest for natural resource and criminal violations. Contact prosecutors and judges, serve warrants, appear and testify in court. Complete and submit reports. Maintain records and files. Respond to public inquires. Operate and maintain snowmobiles, boats, ATV and patrol vehicle in working condition. Attend meetings, take part in programs. Ensure availability of recreation classes in a given area. Provide assistance other law enforcement agencies and divisions. Enforce numerous statutes and regulations that relate directly to the public safety.
This position is MCOLES certified and required to carry a firearm. The position needs to be in the DART, gun carrying designation.
Position Description
Required Education and Experience
Education
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Conservation Officer 10
No specific type or amount is required.
Alternate Education and Experience
Additional Requirements and Information
To be eligible for hire and to participate in the conservation officer training academy, a candidate must be able to qualify for one of the following:
1) Current MCOLES license and current employment with a Michigan law enforcement
agency, or
2) Current MCOLES license eligibility by having successfully completed an MCOLES
approved basic law enforcement training academy, or
3) Obtain MCOLES eligibility through completion of the MCOLES Recognition of Prior
Training and Experience Program (RPTE). This process is available to certified and
experienced law enforcement officers from another state or Michigan law enforcement
officers whose MCOLES eligibility has expired. Click here for more information.
General information and an overview of the conservation officer job is available from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website, Click here
Click Here for more information on the conservation officer hiring process.
Click here for the Civil Service conservation officer job specifications
All applicants must:
Click for a copy of the MCOLES Licensing Standards
SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The following attachments are required to be submitted with your application (unless not applicable to you):
GENERAL INFORMATION:
All information provided in your application, cover letter, and all other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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CNSVOFR - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school or GED?
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Please select your education level typically acquired through completion of high school or higher.
03
Are you a United States citizen?
04
CNSVOFR- Will you be 21 yrs. of age upon hire, April 25, 2027?
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You must be a resident of the State of Michigan by the end of the probationary training period. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
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What county do you currently reside in?
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You must have a valid drivers license. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
08
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor which would prohibit you from receiving, possessing, and carrying a firearm?
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Are you willing and able to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure your suitability for DNR law enforcement work?
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Have you taken and passed one of the following?
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If you are currently licensed, what is your MCOLES license number?
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How much law enforcement work experience do you have as an MCOLES certified officer or the equivalent in another state?
13
How much military experience do you possess?
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Are you currently active-duty military, in the reserves, or have you been honorably discharged?
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Have you previously applied for a Michigan Conservation Officer position?
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If yes to the previous question, when did you apply? If no, please indicate N/A.
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Conservation Officers are required to live within a 20-mile radius of their assigned work location, per LED Policy 3-2-24 (updated as of 3/9/25). Please tell us your preferred county or counties in order of priority from greatest to least.
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Have you added all the required documents (cover letter, driver's license, proof of successful completion of the MCOLES Reading and Writing Examination, and proof of successful completion of the MCOLES Fitness Test) to your application, specifically within the "attachments" section as separate documents? (Failure to attach the required documents to your application will result in your application being screened out
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Have you received an adjudication of guilt for a violation or attempted violation of a penal law of this state or another jurisdiction that is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year? An "adjudication of guilt" includes a judgment or verdict of guilty, or guilty but mentally ill, following a trial or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (no contest), even if the conviction was subsequently expunged, set aside or dismissed by virtue of a delayed sentence or diversion program.
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Natural Resources Address 525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone 517-284-5014