Maine State Libraryposted 7 months ago
$54,725 - $72,883/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Augusta, ME
101-250 employees

About the position

The Maine Game Warden position is a certified, uniformed law enforcement role within the Maine Warden Service, part of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The primary responsibility of a Game Warden is to protect the state's inland fish and wildlife resources while ensuring public safety. This role involves patrolling designated districts, which may be conducted alone in areas with high hunting, fishing, and trapping activities. During patrols, Wardens inspect licenses and the fish and wildlife possessed by individuals, while also explaining relevant laws, rules, and regulations regarding fish and wildlife, recreation, and the environment. Patrol methods can include foot, truck, boat, canoe, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), or airplane, depending on the area and situation. In addition to patrolling, Game Wardens are responsible for issuing warnings and summonses, making arrests when necessary, and conducting investigations into law violations. These investigations may arise from citizen complaints or observed incidents, including issues related to ATVs, sick or nuisance wildlife, and landowner disputes. Game Wardens also investigate hunting incidents and crashes involving recreational vehicles, and they play a crucial role in organizing and participating in search and rescue operations, which may involve recovering drowning victims or deceased individuals. To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a strong knowledge of wildlife, hunting, fishing, trapping, and related outdoor sports, along with a genuine desire to work in law enforcement. The position requires self-initiative and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, often without assistance. Promoting good public relations and compliance with fish and wildlife regulations is a key aspect of the job. Preference will be given to candidates who hold an active Certification of Eligibility for Law Enforcement or have completed Law Enforcement Pre-Service training.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol an assigned district to enforce fish and wildlife laws.
  • Inspect licenses and fish and wildlife possessed by individuals during patrols.
  • Explain fish and wildlife, recreation, and environmental laws, rules, and regulations to the public.
  • Issue warnings and summonses, and make arrests as necessary.
  • Conduct investigations into law violations, including gathering evidence and writing reports.
  • Testify in court regarding investigations and incidents.
  • Investigate hunting incidents and crashes involving recreational vehicles.
  • Organize and participate in search and rescue operations.
  • Work collaboratively with biologists, animal control agents, and wildlife rehabilitators.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 21 years old, or 20 years old with an associate degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education.
  • Successfully pass the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's ALERT examination.
  • Successfully pass the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test within a year of application.
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Willingness to relocate anywhere within the State of Maine.

Nice-to-haves

  • Active Certification of Eligibility for Law Enforcement.
  • Completion of Law Enforcement Pre-Service training.

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays annually.
  • 12 days of sick leave per year.
  • 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually, increasing with years of service.
  • Health insurance coverage with 85%-100% of employee-only premiums paid by the state.
  • Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%.
  • 100% of employee-only dental premiums paid by the state.
  • Retirement plan with at least 19.22% of pay contributed to MainePERS.
  • Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts available.
  • Public service student loan forgiveness eligibility.
  • Living resources program for employee assistance.
  • 42 consecutive days of fully paid parental leave for new parents.
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