FISH AND GAME WARDEN

State of California•Sacramento, CA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
Must maintain a clean driving record.
The selected candidate may be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.

Responsibilities

Performs specialized environmental investigations targeting illegal / black market cannabis operations
Works within a joint taskforce of CDFW Environmental Scientists, Water Board and CDFA personnel
Performs law enforcement activities related to wildlife, natural habitats, and outdoor recreational activities within an assigned geographical area
Checks licenses
Investigating poaching, illegal fishing, and other wildlife crimes
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations to protect natural resources and promote safe and ethical outdoor activities
Makes arrests
Issues citations and warnings
Seizes evidence
Makes recommendations concerning the prosecution of violators