AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Warden Service is now hiring seasonal Deputy Game Wardens.
This is certified, uniformed, law enforcement work as a member of the Maine Warden Service, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, under the direct supervision of Warden Service Personnel, protecting inland fish and wildlife resources and the safety of the public. These positions are part-time positions, from May 9, 2021, to the end of August.
The hiring process is open until Dec. 20.
Deputy Game Wardens’ work includes:
- Patrolling an assigned lake or lakes. Patrolling is usually done alone in areas where there is a concentration of boats and boating activity. While on patrol, Deputy Wardens will inspect boats for compliance with recreational boating rules and regulations. Patrol may be conducted on foot or by truck, boat, or canoe.
- Issuing warnings and summonses, primarily on lakes, rivers and other bodies of water where recreational boating is occurring. In addition to enforcing recreational boating safety rules and regulations, Deputy Wardens are empowered to enforce fish and wildlife, recreation, and environmental laws under the direction of certain Warden personnel.
To be a successful Deputy Maine Game Warden, an individual must possess knowledge of wildlife, hunting, fishing, trapping, and in this case boating specific operation; a strong desire to work in law enforcement; self initiative; and a willingness to work out-of-doors in adverse weather conditions, oftentimes without assistance.
In all cases, a Deputy Warden seeks to promote good public relations and compliance with all fish and wildlife regulations.
For more information, visit mainebhr.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0uwlb/.
