Mendocino CEP Warden

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Cannabis Enforcement Program, Fish and Wildlife Lieutenant, incumbent performs specialized environmental investigations targeting illegal / black market cannabis operations. This position works within a joint taskforce of CDFW Environmental Scientists, Water Board and CDFA personnel. Incumbent is a peace officer that performs law enforcement activities related to wildlife, natural habitats, and outdoor recreational activities within an assigned geographical area. This includes checking licenses, investigating poaching, illegal fishing, and other wildlife crimes. The incumbent ensures compliance with state and federal regulations to protect natural resources and promote safe and ethical outdoor activities. Responsibilities also include making arrests, issuing citations and warnings, seizing evidence, and making recommendations concerning the prosecution of violators.

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Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 566-040-8421-XXX and RPA Number P-LED 26-001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.