Duties:

ATV Patrol Officers are temporary, summer employees of the IDNR. As a (temporary) law enforcement officer of the State of Iowa, this is a position of high responsibility. The ATVPO's duties include patrolling Iowa's ATV parks are riding areas by ATV, motor vehicle, and foot, checking for compliance with Iowa's ATV regulations and helping to ensure a safe recreational environment for the public. This is where an ATVPO spends the majority of their time.

ATVPOs provide public assistance and safety education through personal contacts and by sometimes participating in the Department's educational programs.

Occasionally, the ATV Patrol Officer may be the first responder to the scene of an emergency situation such as an ATV accident. After assessing the situation and alerting other officers &/or agencies, the ATVPO would continue to assist investigating officers and rescue personnel.

When not patrolling, ATVPOs must maintain their issued machines & vehicles, safety equipment & gear, and storage facilities.

A final component of the job is the completion of required administrative duties (such as activity reports, writing case information, filling out timesheets, filing citations, and machine useage records). This type of activity is usually done at the duty station; in some areas such as western Iowa, that station may be in a state park; in others such as a metropolitan area, it may be where the ATV is stored.

Work Schedule and Pay:

ATV Patrol Officers work a 40-hour work week, with two days off per week during the week. The exact schedule varies by location and is assigned by the Supervisor, but all ATV Patrol Officers work weekends (including all the holiday weekends of Memorial Day, July 4th, & Labor Day) and often evenings, late nights, and in all types of weather.

Locations:

DUTY STATION	# OF POSSIBLE POSITIONS	QUARTERS AVAILABLE?
FORT DODGE AREA (based at North Twin Lake)	2	YES
COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA (based at Lake Manawa)	1	YES
WATERLOO AREA	1	NO
SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA (based at Lake Rathbun)	1	YES
MARSHALLTOWN/TAMA AREA	1	NO
ELY/CORALVILLE AREA	1	NO

Equipment:
ATV Patrol Officers are issued the necessary equipment to perform their duties. They are issued all the required safety equipment for their machines, binoculars, ticket books, and a radio and cell phone for communicating with other DNR officers, other law enforcement agencies, and sometimes the riding public.

Personal equipment issued includes uniforms, a helmet, protective gloves, handcuffs and case, Code Books and pepper spray & carrier.

Training:

Before beginning patrol duties at their assigned areas, ATVPOs attend approximately 40 hours of formal training, usually held at Camp Dodge near Des Moines. While attending this training, lodging and meals are provided by the Department. This training is provided by the conservation officer instructor/trainers of the Bureau and by personnel from other state and local law enforcement agencies.

This training includes an intense introduction to defensive tactics, approach skills and tactics, communications, administrative responsibilities, and understanding, interpreting, and enforcing the Code of Iowa, especially in relation to ATVs.

Minimum Requirements: (see also the information sheet available to download)

• Miminum Age: 18
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License required.
• Submission to and clearance of a thorough background check.
• Current CPR certification issued through the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Graduated from or currently enrolled/on break between semesters of college, or about to enter first semester of college from high school.
• Must be available for all interviews and training required.
• Ability to work alone, with the public, in a law enforcement capacity, in all conditions, on weekends, and including holidays, nights, and evenings.

Hiring:
Applications and an informational flyer are available to be downloaded and may also be obtained through contacting:

Joli Vollers, Training Coordinator/Conservation Officer Law Enforcement Bureau IA Dept. of Natural Resources Wallace State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319 515/281-4075 Office or 515/238-2047 Cell Email: Joli.Vollers@dnr.iowa.gov The application period for the Seasonal Patrol Officer positions (Water Patrol and ATV Patrol) is closed. Please do not contact us to determine if we have received your application. You will receive a letter in the mail after applications have been reviewed. DO NOT USE A PAST YEAR'S APPLICATION. ALSO MAKE SURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. 2009 applications will be available during the Fall of 2008. Seasonal Officer Position Information (*.pdf file)