Game and Fish Warden Recruit
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5 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe, NM Full-time Full-time $43,080 - $64,620 a year $43,080 - $64,620 a year Salary $20.
71 - $31.
07 Hourly $43,080 - $64,620 Annually This position is a Pay Band PE Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time.
Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Employees hired in this role will be placed at $22.
28 per hour ($46,342 annually) for their first year of training.
Upon completion of Recruit Training, officers will be placed in their district at a starting rate of $27.
06 per hour ($56,284 annually).
Our Mission It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department:
To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.
Please visit our website for more information at https:
//www.
wildlife.
state.
nm.
us/ Why does the job exist? Conservation Officers enforce hunting, fishing, trapping, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) laws.
The main goal of a Conservation Officer is to protect wildlife; duties include patrolling assigned fishing and hunting areas, collecting data, investigating complaints, and prosecuting violations.
Conservation Officers also educate the public about wildlife and wildlife management, conduct wildlife surveys, capture problem animals, investigate wildlife damage to crops and property, assist in wildlife capture and relocations, and help to develop regulations for New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Conservation Officers have full police powers when called to duty or in emergency situations to ensure public safety.
How does it get done? The Game Warden Recruit position is the entry-level of the Conservation Officer Series.
Incumbents in this position will train as a recruit for approximately one (1) year to become a certified and commissioned Conservation Officer for the State of New Mexico.
The Conservation Officer Recruit will spend a significant amount of time in an approved Law Enforcement Academy, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sponsored Conservation School, and an additional fourteen (14) weeks in the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Field Officer Training Program with a New Mexico Game and Fish Field Training Officer.
The candidate must become a certified peace officer by completing the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and must complete the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Recruit Training Program.
The candidate must complete training related to the management and propagation of wildlife and fisheries, and must complete training related to customer service and information and outreach programs.
Who are the customers? The citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate The field of wildlife law enforcement demands strong personal commitment, self-motivation, and a vested interest in Wildlife Conservation.
Officers are responsible for a variety of different tasks with little direct supervision, and they must have the ability to work independently.
Candidate must have physical and mental toughness and be comfortable working in extreme conditions.
Wildlife law enforcement is a unique profession, and it requires officers to be open minded to adaptive change and a strong willingness to learn new skills.
Candidate must have good knowledge of fish and wildlife management practices including habitat and forage requirements, behavior and identification of various wildlife species, and wildlife population dynamics.
(Typically gained by successfully completion of at least 12 upper division (300-400 level) credit hours in fish, wildlife, biology, or a closely related natural resources field from an accredited college or university).
Candidate must be willing to participate and to instruct hunting, fishing, and trapping activities.
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field with at least twelve (12) credit hours that pertain to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification.
Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.
Employment fitness, psychological and medical screenings are required as part of the recruitment process.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Candidates who successfully pass the physical assessment may be required to stay in Albuquerque, NM for further testing to include psychological and medical screenings.
Working Conditions Irregular hours, overtime, travel and overnight trips.
Weekend and occasional holiday work.
The job requires working outdoors, often in inclement weather.
There will be periods of standing, walking, running, and sitting.
Standard law enforcement equipment (firearms, baton, OC spray, handcuffs, and miscellaneous other equipment) is worn and/or utilized.
Game, fish, and furbearers may be handled, restrained, or even field dressed and loaded in vehicles or other transports.
Must be able to drive 4x4 vehicle on unmaintained road surfaces, and participate fully in all aspects of law enforcement duties.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information:
Lt.
Andrew Armendariz Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe, NM Full-time Full-time $43,080 - $64,620 a year $43,080 - $64,620 a year Salary $20.
71 - $31.
07 Hourly $43,080 - $64,620 Annually This position is a Pay Band PE Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time.
Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Employees hired in this role will be placed at $22.
28 per hour ($46,342 annually) for their first year of training.
Upon completion of Recruit Training, officers will be placed in their district at a starting rate of $27.
06 per hour ($56,284 annually).
Our Mission It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department:
To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.
Please visit our website for more information at https:
//www.
wildlife.
state.
nm.
us/ Why does the job exist? Conservation Officers enforce hunting, fishing, trapping, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) laws.
The main goal of a Conservation Officer is to protect wildlife; duties include patrolling assigned fishing and hunting areas, collecting data, investigating complaints, and prosecuting violations.
Conservation Officers also educate the public about wildlife and wildlife management, conduct wildlife surveys, capture problem animals, investigate wildlife damage to crops and property, assist in wildlife capture and relocations, and help to develop regulations for New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Conservation Officers have full police powers when called to duty or in emergency situations to ensure public safety.
How does it get done? The Game Warden Recruit position is the entry-level of the Conservation Officer Series.
Incumbents in this position will train as a recruit for approximately one (1) year to become a certified and commissioned Conservation Officer for the State of New Mexico.
The Conservation Officer Recruit will spend a significant amount of time in an approved Law Enforcement Academy, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sponsored Conservation School, and an additional fourteen (14) weeks in the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Field Officer Training Program with a New Mexico Game and Fish Field Training Officer.
The candidate must become a certified peace officer by completing the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and must complete the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Recruit Training Program.
The candidate must complete training related to the management and propagation of wildlife and fisheries, and must complete training related to customer service and information and outreach programs.
Who are the customers? The citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate The field of wildlife law enforcement demands strong personal commitment, self-motivation, and a vested interest in Wildlife Conservation.
Officers are responsible for a variety of different tasks with little direct supervision, and they must have the ability to work independently.
Candidate must have physical and mental toughness and be comfortable working in extreme conditions.
Wildlife law enforcement is a unique profession, and it requires officers to be open minded to adaptive change and a strong willingness to learn new skills.
Candidate must have good knowledge of fish and wildlife management practices including habitat and forage requirements, behavior and identification of various wildlife species, and wildlife population dynamics.
(Typically gained by successfully completion of at least 12 upper division (300-400 level) credit hours in fish, wildlife, biology, or a closely related natural resources field from an accredited college or university).
Candidate must be willing to participate and to instruct hunting, fishing, and trapping activities.
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field with at least twelve (12) credit hours that pertain to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification.
Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.
Employment fitness, psychological and medical screenings are required as part of the recruitment process.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Candidates who successfully pass the physical assessment may be required to stay in Albuquerque, NM for further testing to include psychological and medical screenings.
Working Conditions Irregular hours, overtime, travel and overnight trips.
Weekend and occasional holiday work.
The job requires working outdoors, often in inclement weather.
There will be periods of standing, walking, running, and sitting.
Standard law enforcement equipment (firearms, baton, OC spray, handcuffs, and miscellaneous other equipment) is worn and/or utilized.
Game, fish, and furbearers may be handled, restrained, or even field dressed and loaded in vehicles or other transports.
Must be able to drive 4x4 vehicle on unmaintained road surfaces, and participate fully in all aspects of law enforcement duties.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information:
Lt.
Andrew Armendariz Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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