Forestry Law Enforcement Manager

Class Concept

Work in this class involves managing field or support operations in statewide law enforcement program or similar operation having statewide and/or special jurisdiction charged with enforcing the relevant laws of the State of North Carolina. Staff supervised has full law enforcement authority in the assigned area with a focus on patrol activities to deter and detect violations or focus on investigation of alleged or suspected criminal violations. Employees serve as section or remote office managers and are responsible for planning and organizing operations, resource allocation within an approved budget, and maintaining appropriate relations with local and other State law enforcement agencies.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and expertise in law enforcement concepts, practices and theories used in the technical specialty area under his/her direct supervision in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Thorough knowledge of forest fire laws, stream obstruction laws, and laws pertaining to fighting forestry fires and vandalism.
• Considerable knowledge to effectively plan, direct, manage, and supervise day-to-day programs and/or multiple complex programs.
• Considerable knowledge to consult with the director of the division and other senior management on a regular basis, to discuss alternative detailed and/or technical solutions.
• Considerable Knowledge of requirements established by NC Criminal Justice Standards to meet and maintain officer certifications.
• Ability to make determinations by interpreting and/or incorporating laws, rules, and/or regulations that affect a large segment of the public, work unit, and/or program.
• Ability to consult with director on decisions having organizational and/or public impact.
• Ability to coordinate law enforcement activities between division and other law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships among division members, other divisions of the department, and court officials in matters relating to the core mission.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory law enforcement experience in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission