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McHenry County Conservation District

18410 U.S. Highway 14

Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: 815-338-6223 x237    

Fax: 815-334-2877

E-mail: jheider@mccdistrict.org
Website: www.mccdistrict.org 

Salary: $19.30/hour plus benefits

Application Deadline: 6/27/08

The McHenry County Conservation District is currently seeking a Police Officer who initially responds to public service and law enforcement calls, conducts investigations, and maintains patrol activities. Officers assume responsibility for patrolling conservation sites and seeking voluntary compliance from the public in an effort to develop a sense of pride and public responsibility toward the preservation and use of District lands and facilities.

Job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Enforces ordinances of the District and laws and regulations of the County, State or Federal Government

• Responds to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis 

• Inspects fishing and boating licenses as well as ensure hunter compliance in the District’s hunting program

• Participates in special projects and details

• Provides District information to site users 

• Prepares reports and files complaints on violations

• Investigates crime, suspicious conditions, responds to complaints and makes arrest of person suspected of violating ordinances and statues

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications for this position include, but not limited to:

• Associates Degree, preferably in Natural Resource Management, Police Science, or Criminal Justice or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training

• A current, valid motor vehicle operator's license

• Strong interpersonal skills in effectively communicating with the public 

• Must be able to possess a valid F.O.I.D. card

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

• Must be able to pass the Illinois P.O.W.E.R test, a medical/physical exam, a written and psychological exam, and a background investigation 

• Ability to work as a member of a team and be enthusiastic about working in a natural resource environment

• Must reside within 45 minutes of the County seat (McHenry County Government Center, Woodstock, IL) within the first six months of hire 

TESTS:

The mandatory P.O.W.E.R. test will be held in the evening of July 14^th and the mandatory written test will be held in the evening of July 15^th.  Both tests will be held in Woodstock, IL. 

June 27, 2008

Applications are available at:

Brookdale Office

18410 U.S. Highway 14

Woodstock, IL, 60098

OR

Online at:

www.mccdistrict.org/ab-employment.htm

Applications can be sent to the Brookdale office to the attention of HR.  Applicants are welcome to send copies of supporting documents.

For questions call:

815-338-6223 x237

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