Game Warden 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Game Wardens patrol more than 110567 square miles of Nevada responding to boat accidents search and rescue operations and general public safety as needed. An average patrol area is 3567 square miles with Wardens in remote areas patrolling up to 10000 square miles. Communication skills both verbal and written are highly desirable. Game Wardens must be able to work any hours days or shifts including holidays and weekends. Training must be maintained and current. Applicants must meet current POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) Category 1 requirements as outlined in NRS 289 and NAC 289. Per NAC 289 applicants must be a citizen of the United States and must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Game Wardens are required to be POST Category 1 certified in Nevada. Game Warden Officers are provided with all firearms duty gear uniforms and a take-home patrol vehicle at no expense to the employee. The positions available are for Game Warden 3 (Grade 39) but are being recruited for Game Warden levels 1 & 2 (Grade 34 & 37). Upon completion of training and approval Game Wardens will progress to the next level in the series up to Game Warden 3. The positions may be filled at any level. Applicants will be notified of Physical Agility Testing dates and locations at the time of the RSVP notification which will be sent by email.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management biology criminal justice or closely related field; OR two years of professional experience in enforcing or investigating suspected violations of wildlife criminal or boating safety laws; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Enforce wildlife boating and other criminal laws; conduct patrols on land and water; observe and contact hunters anglers boaters and others regarding their activities; ensure proper licensing note violations and issue citations and warnings; check for outstanding warrants; search handcuff arrest and transport violators according to established guidelines.

Investigate suspected violations of law; receive and respond to citizen complaints; observe and interview witnesses suspects and informants; collect physical evidence; perform necropsy procedures on animal remains; track violators and wildlife; take photographs and impressions of tracks and footprints; preserve evidence and document information for reference and intelligence files; coordinate efforts with local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors; prepare investigative reports and testify in court.

Present wildlife information and programs to service organizations schools game boards and the public; provide instruction in hunter boating and firearms safety; answer questions related to laws regulations restrictions limits and licensing requirements to educate the public reduce violations and solicit cooperation.

Monitor establishments authorized to sell State hunting and fishing licenses; review applications to become licensing agents and conduct background investigations; conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Investigate applications for special licenses and permits for captive wildlife and marine events such as boat races and regattas falconry hunting preserves pet shops guides taxidermists wildlife breeders and dog trainers; conduct background investigations and on-site inspections; explain facility requirements and regulations; prepare written reports and make recommendations to approve or deny permits; conduct subsequent inspections to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Investigate and respond to complaints from the public regarding wildlife; assess potential threat to lives and property and take appropriate action to restrain and capture wildlife; investigate and evaluate damage caused by wildlife to private property and public lands; trap and transport wildlife to various locations.

Provide and/or participate in training such as the use of firearms specialized defensive weapons defensive tactics specialized equipment operation wildlife enforcement techniques and communication equipment; develop lesson plans and curriculum; coordinate facilities and equipment; certify competencies in the use of defensive weapons to maintain established training standards.

General knowledge of: principles of criminal justice or wildlife management; animal physiology and identification; characteristics which differentiate between species sex and age.

Ability to: gather analyze and evaluate information to reach logical rational conclusions; write clear and concise reports business correspondence and recommendations; work cooperatively with others; read and understand policies and regulations; prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Recruiter Contact Information: Kristin Bowling -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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