A Fish or Game Warden uses authority as a law enforcement official to enforce fishing and hunting laws. Patrols outdoor areas approved for hunting or fishing, checks for violations regarding weapons, licenses or catch limits. Works to protect people and other wildlife in hunting areas. May help with search and rescue operations.
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Must be at least 21 years of age. Preferred Education and/or
Experience:
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Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Ability to write and follow oral and written instructions and complete reports. Ability to carry out duties without direct supervision. Ability to maintain working relationships within and outside of AGFC. Ability to operate and maintain vehicles and other assigned equipment. Ability to prepare and present oral and written programs/reports. Ability to handle firearms and exercise self-defense.
Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
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Position Location:
City:
Mayflower Office:
HC Red Morris Enforcement Training Center Division:
Enforcement Job Summary:
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Game Warden is responsible for enforcing AGFC regulations within an assigned area. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Typical Functions:
Works under the direct supervision of an AGFC Sergeant for an initial field training period of 600 hours to learn enforcement procedures, techniques, and reporting requirements. Patrols assigned area to detect violations of Game and Fish Commission regulations as applicable to fish/wildlife management, Commission-issued licenses, stamps, tags, and permits, hunting safety requirements, and statutes as related to boating registration/safety and littering. Investigates public complaints concerning fishing, hunting, and boating. Assists and/or conducts boating accident investigations. Collects evidence of violations, issues citations, and seizes equipment used illegally. Testifies in court as necessary concerning arrests Prepares and presents public service announcements for the media about agency policies, regulations, safety, and wildlife management Prepares and presents programs to schools and civic clubs on agency issues Conducts hunter safety and boating safety classes. Maintains regular contact and establishes working relationships with city, county, and state law enforcement agencies, media personnel, school officials, and the general public. Assists other agencies and divisions in collecting statistical information and research, as required or requested. Prepares and submits various reports as required by agency policy, enforcement division procedures, and/or supervisory directives. Cleans and maintains assigned equipment and complies with semi-annual maintenance reviews. Successfully completes all required in-service and semi-annual firearms training. Performs other duties as assigned.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Works under the direct supervision of an AGFC Sergeant for an initial field training period of 600 hours to learn enforcement procedures, techniques, and reporting requirements. Patrols assigned area to detect violations of AGFC regulations as applicable to fish/wildlife management, Commission-issued licenses, stamps, tags, and permits, hunting safety requirements, and statutes as related to boating registration/safety and littering. Investigates public complaints concerning fishing, hunting, and boating Assists and/or conducts boating accident investigations. Collects evidence of violations, issues citations, and seizes equipment used illegally. Testifies in court as necessary concerning arrests. Prepares and presents public service announcements for the media on agency policies, regulations, safety, and wildlife management. Prepares and presents programs to schools and civic clubs on agency issues. Conducts hunter safety and boating safety classes. Maintains regular contact and establishes working relationships with city, county, and state law enforcement agencies, media personnel, school officials, and the general public. Assists other agencies and divisions in collecting statistical information and research, as required or requested. Prepares and submits various reports as required by agency policy, enforcement division procedures, and/or supervisory directives. Cleans and maintains assigned equipment and complies with semi-annual maintenance reviews. Successfully completes all required in-service and semi-annual firearms training. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license Must be able to be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training in accordance with
ACA 12-9-106
within one year of hire date
Special Job Dimensions:
Must be willing to relocate anywhere in the state for a job assignment. Working overtime and being subject to service for call twenty-four (24) hours a day on duty days is required. Frequent exposure to danger exists in the performance of job duties. Frequent in-state travel is required. Work in inclement weather is required. Applicants must pass criminal background (no felony or domestic abuse convictions), driving record, drug screening, medical physical, psychological evaluation, and physical fitness test checks, and be able to swim a minimum distance of 100 Meters (unaided), tread water for 5 minutes, and complete a brick dive/recovery in 12 feet of water. Hired applicants must successfully complete the Commission's intensive enforcement training course (minimum of 18 weeks) at Mayflower, Arkansas, followed by a sixteen (16) week field training program at the assigned home station. Applicants will be housed at the Mayflower Training Academy from Sunday evening to Friday evening of each week All AGFC correspondence with candidates will be sent via email .
CANDIDATES SHOULD CHECK THEIR INBOXES AND SPAM FOLDERS REGULARLY.
Other Specific Information:
Must be willing to accept employment anywhere in the state of Arkansas. Assignments will be made where vacancies exist statewide and shall be made in the best interest of the AGFC. Uniform allowance of $150 per month. Working overtime and being subject to call twenty-four (24) hours a day on duty days is required. Frequent exposure to danger exists in the performance of job duties. Frequent in-state travel is required. Work in inclement weather is also required.
All applicants must:
satisfactorily pass a criminal background (no felony or domestic abuse convictions), possess a valid driver's license, successfully complete a drug screening, medical physical, psychological evaluation, physical fitness test, and be able to swim a minimum distance of 100 Meters (unaided), tread water for 5 minutes, and complete a brick dive/recovery in 12 feet of water. Hired applicants must successfully complete the Commission's intensive enforcement training course (minimum of 18 weeks) at Mayflower, Arkansas. Hired applicants will be housed at the Mayflower Training Academy from Sunday evening to Friday evening of each week. Upon successful completion of the 18-week enforcement training course, hired applicants will be required to successfully complete the sixteen (16) week field training program at their assigned duty station.
