Seasonal Water Patrol Officer

This is a temporary non-merit position with the Iowa Department Natural Resources.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Seasonal Water Patrol Officers are temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR. These are positions of high responsibility. Diverse duties for Water Patrol include checking for compliance with Iowa's navigation and fishing regulations and helping to ensure a safe recreational environment for the public. Water Patrol Officers also provide public assistance and safety education through personal contacts and by sometimes participating in DNR's educational programs. Water Patrol Officers are the first to respond to the scene of emergency situations such as accidents, missing persons or other calls for assistance. After assessing the situation and alerting officers and/or other agencies, they continue to assist investigating officers and rescue personnel.

When not patrolling, Seasonal Water Patrol Officers must maintain their issued patrol vehicles and/or vessels, safety equipment, gear, and storage facilities in accordance with directives.

Completion of required administrative duties, such as activity reports, case information narratives, timesheets, citations, and vehicle/vessel usage records are required.

All applicants must meet the following requirements

• Must be a United States citizen or be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum Age: 18
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required.
• Submission to and clearance of a thorough background check.
• Ability to work alone, with the public, in a law enforcement capacity, in all conditions, on weekends, and including holidays, nights, and evenings.
• Pay for summer 2027 will be $16.50 per hour.

The DNR seeks to hire individuals who wish to support our mission, which is to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations, to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

Program Webpage Link: Conservation Law Enforcement | Department of Natural Resources

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&si=N0StTnQrdNZhW8Sr&v=_wg6xTuXphY&feature=youtu.be

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Iowa DNR Mission

To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

No specific education or experience is required.