State of Maryland

A Natural Resource Police Lieutenant is one of four managerial levels of law enforcement work in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) enforcing State and federal laws and departmental rules and regulation as they apply to conservation, boating, DNR managed lands, criminal, civil and traffic violations. Employees in this classification directly supervise Natural Resources Police Sergeants and through them indirectly supervise lower-level natural resources police officers in an assigned unit/area.

Employees receive general supervision from a Natural Resources Police Captain or other higher ranking officer. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day during emergencies and staffing shortages and may work varying shifts. Employees may be required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and may be exposed to toxic fumes and other hazards. The work may involve lifting objects weighing fifty pounds or more, climbing, crouching, crawling, walking and running.

Positions in this classification are evaluated using the Classification Job Evaluation Methodology. The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of a class specification.

Natural Resources Police Lieutenant is differentiated from Natural Resources Police Captain in that a Natural Resources Police Captain is responsible for the entire law enforcement operation in an assigned geographic region or division while Natural Resources Police Lieutenant is responsible for the law enforcement operation in an assigned unit/area. Natural Resources Police Lieutenant is differentiated from Natural Resources Police Sergeant in that Natural Resources Police Sergeant functions as a first-line supervisor while a Natural Resources Police Lieutenant directly supervises Natural Resources Police Sergeants.

Plans, organizes and directs the work of Natural Resources Police Sergeants and through them other natural resources police officers and other employees within the assigned unit/area;

Supervises the scheduling and coordination of staff efforts in the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations;

Assists in the preparation and management of a budget;

Assists in the preparation of short and long range plans;

Maintains records and prepares and reviews reports;

Reviews requests for supplies, materials and equipment;

Analyzes and recommends new or revised operating policies;

Prepares and revises legislative bills and fiscal notes;

Trains and instructs police officers and other employees regarding policies, procedures and practices;

Performs other related duties.

Knowledge of personnel management practices;

Knowledge of conservation, criminal, civil and boating laws of Maryland;

Knowledge of agency policies, rules and regulations concerning natural resources police duties;

Knowledge of natural resources management principles, practices and methodology;

Knowledge of investigative techniques;

Knowledge of caring for and using firearms, vessels, vehicles and other equipment;

Ability to supervise;

Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others;

Ability to respond to the public in an effective and tactful manner;

Ability to prepare and review clear and accurate reports;

Ability to communicate effectively.

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: One year of supervisory experience as a commissioned natural resources law enforcement officer. The above education requirement is set by the Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety, Section 3-207. 2.Experience defined above must have been certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

1.Employees in this classification must possess police officer certification as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission at the time of application.

2.Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Selection standards for police officer certification are established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Section 3-207. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.04 and include the following: U.S. Citizenship Must be at least 21 years of age A completed background investigation, including a check of criminal history Oral interview and truth verification device testing Physical and psychological examination following offer of employment.

2. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.