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Fish and Game Wardens

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Fish and Game Wardens

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Fish and Game Wardens

Importance
Activity
93% 

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

  • enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
  • issue citation or warning for violation of laws
  • apprehend or arrest suspect or perpetrator of criminal act

90% 

Getting Information

  • read maps
  • gather physical evidence

90% 

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

  • communicate details in protective services settings
  • make public presentations on law enforcement issues
  • make presentations
  • serve arrest, search or seizure warrants

83% 

Performing General Physical Activities

  • apply appropriate physical restraint
  • ride horses during law enforcement work
  • capture animals for control, identification, relocation, sale or humane purposes

83% 

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

    83% 

    Documenting/Recording Information

      77% 

      Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

      • identify firearms or weapons
      • recognize public safety hazards
      • search for overdue aircraft

      77% 

      Analyzing Data or Information

      • analyze ecosystem data
      • analyze existing evidence or facts

      77% 

      Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

      • patrol or guard area or premises

      73% 

      Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

      • testify in court for accident and criminal cases

      70% 

      Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

      • manage community relations for law enforcement agency
      • cooperate with court personnel or other law enforcement agencies

      70% 

      Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

      • operate helicopters
      • drive truck with capacity greater than 3 tons
      • operate vehicles in law enforcement or security setting
      • pilot aircraft

      70% 

      Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

      • estimate population or condition of plant life, fish, or wildlife

      70% 

      Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

        70% 

        Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

        • explain government laws or regulations

        70% 

        Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

        • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
        • measure catch to ensure compliance with legal size
        • ensure hunting method or equipment are lawful

        63% 

        Training and Teaching Others

          63% 

          Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

            63% 

            Making Decisions and Solving Problems

              60% 

              Processing Information

              • conduct legal searches or investigations
              • compile evidence for court actions
              • investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations

              57% 

              Assisting and Caring for Others

                57% 

                Monitoring and Controlling Resources

                  57% 

                  Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

                    57% 

                    Handling and Moving Objects

                      53% 

                      Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

                      • use arrest, search, or seizure legal statutes
                      • use interviewing procedures
                      • use oral or written communication techniques
                      • use knowledge of geographic coordinates
                      • use knowledge of investigation techniques
                      • follow law enforcement methods or procedures


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