Game Warden

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife•Augusta, GA

2d•$29 - $40

About The Position

This is certified, uniformed, law enforcement work as a member of the Maine Warden Service, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, protecting inland fish and wildlife resources and the safety of the public. A Game Warden’s work includes: Patrol an assigned area called a district. Patrolling is usually done alone in areas where there is a concentration of hunting, fishing, and trapping activity. While on patrol, Wardens inspect licenses as well as fish and wildlife possessed by individuals. Explain fish and wildlife, recreation, and environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Patrol may be conducted on foot or by truck, boat, canoe, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), or airplane. Issue warnings and summonses and making arrests as necessary. In addition to enforcing fish and wildlife, recreation, and environmental laws, Wardens are empowered to enforce all other state laws. Conduct investigations, gathering evidence, writing reports, and testifying in court. Investigations may stem from citizen complaints or observed incidents of law violations, and may include complaints involving ATV’s, sick or nuisance wildlife, and landowner issues. Investigate hunting incidents and crashes involving recreational vehicles. Organize, directing, and/or participating in search and rescue operations. This is a priority requirement and may entail working on the recovery of drowning victims and other deceased persons. Working with biologists, animal control agents, and/or wildlife rehabilitators. To be a successful Maine Game Warden, an individual must possess considerable knowledge of wildlife, hunting, fishing, trapping, and other related outdoor sports; a strong desire to work in law enforcement; self-initiative and a willingness to work out-of-doors in adverse weather conditions, often without assistance. In all cases, a Warden seeks to promote good public relations and compliance with all fish and wildlife regulations.

Requirements

have a high school diploma or equivalent
be at least 21 years old -OR- can be only 20 years old and have completed an associate degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education by the date the application is submitted
have successfully passed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test within a year of submitting application
have or be able to obtain a valid Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license
be willing to locate anywhere within the State of Maine

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to any candidate that currently holds an active, in good standing, Certification of Eligibility for Law Enforcement or any candidate that has passed the Law Enforcement Pre-Service training.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area called a district.
Inspect licenses as well as fish and wildlife possessed by individuals.
Explain fish and wildlife, recreation, and environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
Issue warnings and summonses and making arrests as necessary.
Enforce all other state laws.
Conduct investigations, gathering evidence, writing reports, and testifying in court.
Investigate hunting incidents and crashes involving recreational vehicles.
Organize, directing, and/or participating in search and rescue operations.
Working with biologists, animal control agents, and/or wildlife rehabilitators.