State of Wyoming
Job Title: Game Warden – Entry Level (Wyoming Game and Fish Department)
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department seeks passionate individuals to protect wildlife, waters, and outdoor traditions. Game Wardens enforce laws, conduct research, and provide education while building strong community relationships.
Responsibilities
Participate in wildlife population surveys and research projects.
Provide information on wildlife education, law enforcement, and management; compile statistical data for reports.
Patrol assigned areas to enforce game, fish, and watercraft laws.
Carry out habitat development and wildlife propagation tasks.
Enforce watercraft safety regulations, conduct inspections, and maintain law‑enforcement weapons and gear.
Collect and analyze wildlife data (ground & air) to support management decisions.
Assist with wildlife damage investigations, damage mitigation, and injury or nuisance wildlife calls.
Develop and maintain effective communication with department staff, landowners, sportsmen, and public agencies.
Participate in required law‑enforcement and wildlife training, including firearms, immobilization, and the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy Peace Officer Basic curriculum.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Valid driver’s license and willingness to undergo background check and fingerprinting.
Competitive wildlife law‑enforcement testing, written exam, and mandatory physical fitness assessment (minimum standards available online).
POST certification required within one year of hire.
Knowledge of wildlife biology, Wyoming game and fish statutes, watercraft safety, and investigative procedures.
Physical Working Conditions
Work in varied weather and terrain; required to work all days of the week, weekends, and early/late shifts.
Operate motorized equipment (4x4, boats, ATVs, snow machines) and aircraft for data collection.
Handle live wildlife in sensitive and hazardous conditions; use firearms and comply with department qualification requirements.
Lift heavy objects and perform strenuous physical tasks.
Be available on call for incidents.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and 11 paid holidays.
Retirement – pension and 457B plans.
Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options.
Training and professional development.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.
Contact Information Human Resources – Dezzaree Schott, DEZZAREE.SCHOTT@WYO.GOV
More information and application details: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/careers
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department seeks passionate individuals to protect wildlife, waters, and outdoor traditions. Game Wardens enforce laws, conduct research, and provide education while building strong community relationships.
Responsibilities
Participate in wildlife population surveys and research projects.
Provide information on wildlife education, law enforcement, and management; compile statistical data for reports.
Patrol assigned areas to enforce game, fish, and watercraft laws.
Carry out habitat development and wildlife propagation tasks.
Enforce watercraft safety regulations, conduct inspections, and maintain law‑enforcement weapons and gear.
Collect and analyze wildlife data (ground & air) to support management decisions.
Assist with wildlife damage investigations, damage mitigation, and injury or nuisance wildlife calls.
Develop and maintain effective communication with department staff, landowners, sportsmen, and public agencies.
Participate in required law‑enforcement and wildlife training, including firearms, immobilization, and the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy Peace Officer Basic curriculum.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Valid driver’s license and willingness to undergo background check and fingerprinting.
Competitive wildlife law‑enforcement testing, written exam, and mandatory physical fitness assessment (minimum standards available online).
POST certification required within one year of hire.
Knowledge of wildlife biology, Wyoming game and fish statutes, watercraft safety, and investigative procedures.
Physical Working Conditions
Work in varied weather and terrain; required to work all days of the week, weekends, and early/late shifts.
Operate motorized equipment (4x4, boats, ATVs, snow machines) and aircraft for data collection.
Handle live wildlife in sensitive and hazardous conditions; use firearms and comply with department qualification requirements.
Lift heavy objects and perform strenuous physical tasks.
Be available on call for incidents.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and 11 paid holidays.
Retirement – pension and 457B plans.
Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options.
Training and professional development.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.
Contact Information Human Resources – Dezzaree Schott, DEZZAREE.SCHOTT@WYO.GOV
More information and application details: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/careers
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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