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Conservation Warden

Lac Courte Oreilles Conservation Dept

Agency City
Hayward
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

• Reports to his/her supervisor on a daily basis and completed duties as listed below and other duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor. The Senior-most Warden shall assume field command in the absence of the Chief Game Warden.

• Monitors fishing and hunting activities by tribal members, including the preparation of catch reports and tagging of fish and wildlife.

• Issue any and all required permits for fishing and hunting activities.

• Issue citations to violators of tribal fishing and hunting regulations, and if determined necessary, the seizure of equipment and catch.

• Testifies in tribal court concerning issued citations.

• Patrols, maintains daily logs and records, vehicle reports, monthly reports, and attends meetings as assigned.

• Provide liaison for the Department to the public and private agencies and to other law enforcement.

• Engage in expanded authority when responding to an emergency that poses a significant threat of bodily harm; when responding to a situation believed, on a reasonable ground, to constitute a felony; or when rendering aid or assistance to a peace officer in an emergency or at the request of the peace officer.

• Develop goals and performance objectives.

• Conduct public education, awareness, demonstrations at community functions, career day etc.

• Check and maintain tribal campsites during camping period.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$25.00
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
Other Benefits
  • This position has been classified as 50 tax-exempt for qualified individuals under Internal Revenue Code §7873 - Tax Exemption for Income Derived from Treaty Fishing Rights-Related Activities.
Number of Paid Holidays
16

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    21
Other Qualifications
  • Must be willing to live on or near area and/or be willing to relocate to assigned area within 60 days of employment.
  • Experience as a law enforcement or conservation enforcement warden is highly desired, but not mandatory.
  • A well-qualified candidate will have a degree in a related field of law enforcement and or natural resources and will have natural resources life experience and knowledge.
  • Applicants should possess good organizational skills, have the ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Residency Required
Other Notes
  • Residency requirement - live within 20 miles of any Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation Exterior Boundary
  • Native American - Federally recognized Ojibwe and/or Tribal Member preference given
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Henry Bearheart
Application Contact Title
Chief Warden
Application Contact Agency
Lac Courte Oreilles Conservation Department
Application Contact Address

13394W Trepania Rd
9790N County Road K
Hayward, WI, WI 54843
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 634-0102 7723
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(715) 634-0107
Email
Application Contact Email
henry.bearheart@lco-nsn.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

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Application Deadline

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