Address: 555 N Greasewood Road, Tucson, Arizona 85745

Hiring hourly range: $33.65 - $43.26 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 09/01/2025

AGENCY INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - MUST BE CURRENT AZGFD EMPLOYEE

WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR
FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION / REGION 5 / TUCSON, AZ BASED
FLSA- NON-EXEMPT / GRADE 23 (hiring range $33.65 - $43.26)
CLOSING DATE: 09/01/2025

Under the direction of the Tucson Regional Supervisor, the Wildlife Law Enforcement Specialist Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and administration of law enforcement programs within the region. This position supervises the Law Enforcement Specialist position within the region.

Major duties include:

- Supervises the Tucson Regional law enforcement program. Reports directly to the Regional Supervisor; may act as Regional Supervisor in that person's absence; Provide staff expertise in preparation of Department reports and correspondence; advise and counsel Regional law enforcement officers re: procedure and protocol for law enforcement activities;

- Prepares law enforcement planning and scheduling documents for regional officers, assists with tracking regional law enforcement metrics and LEM compliance and functions as regional liaison to external interests for law enforcement program

- Prepares and monitors annual budget for regional law enforcement program and performs law enforcement functions for various Department law enforcement activities

- Evaluates and assess violation report data to determine regional focus for law enforcement efforts; review incident reports and ensure compliance with Department law enforcement database standards (WILDS); integrate program areas needs and activities with other Department work units and functions;

- Be the direct liaison between the region and the Field Operations Law Enforcement Division. Administers the regional responsibilities for shooting preserve licenses, wildlife holding licenses, zoo licenses, and guide licenses.

- Department representative and liaison to external customers; networks with program area user groups, land management agencies, and enforcement jurisdictions and cooperators; coordinates and cooperates with other public management entities pertaining to program area; prepares, reviews and/or recommends I&E materials for program area.

- Supervises and conducts annual performance evaluations for direct report(s); coordinates and schedules regional reserve officers.

- Coordinates and administers training for wildlife, watercraft and OHV law enforcement; monitor qualifications to ensure regional officers are current and within AZPOST and Department standards; assist with Department training academy for new officers as needed; conduct other law enforcement training as assigned; evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations for enhancement.

- Develops and recommends viable regional program direction based on customer needs assessment and state-wide strategic plans; assists responsive management personnel in assessing and surveying internal and external customers; prepares and presents public presentations based on customer need;

- Maintains the regional database for information intelligence and investigative information aimed at apprehending and preventing wildlife, off-highway vehicle and watercraft violations through the Department’s Wildlife Information Law Enforcement DataBase System (WILDS)

- Enforces all State Statutes as a fully certified Arizona P.O.S.T peace officer and conducts law enforcement patrol and investigations and provides public safety presence and assistance as needed or assigned

- Regularly available as the duty officer at the Regional Office

- Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of: Arizona Game and Fish Wildlife Laws and Commission rules; State Watercraft and Off-Highway Vehicle laws and commission rules; State and Federal environmental laws; Arizona Criminal Laws and rules of procedure; State and federal laws relative to search and seizure.

Skill: administrative and supervisory principles; wildlife biology, management and identification; information and database systems; scientific and analytical study, design and protocol; training needs assessment (techniques, program design instruction); public communication; delegation; budget analysis.

The candidate will have operational experience or knowledge of a variety of equipment to include but not limited to vehicles, boats, firearms, video equipment, camping equipment and outdoor land and water survival.

The preferred candidate will have at least three years of professional experience in wildlife research, wildlife management or wildlife law enforcement work.

Must be a current AZGFD employee to apply!

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in wildlife science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Applicants must have Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at mbarron@azgfd.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.