The Warden Captain is responsible for the administration and implementation of the law enforcement program and/or the supervision of the law enforcement personnel and law enforcement operations in their assigned geographic area of responsibility. Warden Captains are knowledgeable in criminal law, criminal procedure, search & seizure, detention & arrest, the judicial process and general personnel matters including the elements of progressive discipline. They facilitate and coordinate criminal investigations within the region accordingly. By the nature and complexity of Warden Captains' duties, typically the Warden Captain is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to support field staff, respond to the public and address wildlife issues. Job demands are heaviest during weekends & holidays. Warden Captains may work odd hours, generally alone with no backup. Officer must regularly respond to verbal communication, telephones, electronic and radio communications. The Warden Captain will work out of the Enforcement office at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regional headquarters in Billings, MT and will reside no more than one hour travel time from the office. Officers must be in excellent physical health and condition. This position requires frequent climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, dragging. Requires lifting 50lbs unassisted. Working with sick or injured wildlife, removing illegal kills, trapping and relocating animals, back packing, horseback patrols, loading and unloading, operating boats, snowmobiles, and OHV's, physical labor in deep snow, and use of force incidents require physical strength, stamina and/or force. Officers must be in excellent mental condition as a warden captain must deal with all types of personalities and stress levels. The Warden Captain is required to function in all weather extremes, under adverse working conditions for prolonged patrols and activities. Patrolling often requires sitting for long periods of time in a vehicle. Handling various wildlife and equipment, traversing rough terrain, including water, operating vehicles/vessels at high speeds and under unstable conditions may result in injury. Dangerous interactions with criminals, executing arrests and being subject to assault and to dangerous substances including drugs and bodily fluids is to be expected.