Conservation Warden
WisDNR Department of Natural Resources
Agency City
Madison
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Over the past 144 years Conservation Wardens have been protecting and promoting public safety and our natural resources through enforcement, education, and community involvement. The DNR is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to continue to serve this crucial role.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Conservation Wardens are Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers, whose primary responsibility is to protect the natural resources of the State and the citizens who enjoy them. Their enforcement authority extends throughout the State, and includes wildlife, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and environmental laws. In addition, Conservation Wardens have full police authority on all DNR-owned property (parks and forests) and are responsible for the delivery of all law enforcement services on those properties. Conservation Wardens are responsible for providing public safety and natural resource protection services for all citizens in their community. Often, this career affords Wardens an opportunity to engage with diverse communities. The Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection (DPSRP) is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, building trusting relationships, and thoughtfully engaging and serving our diverse public. Wardens must exemplify exceptional customer service, which may include issuing a citation, responding to a recreational vehicle accident investigation, explaining a regulation to someone who finds it confusing, or respectfully listening to a customer’s concern about a regulation change. Wardens also utilize community policing and attend numerous outreach and public relations events. Wardens respond to a variety of calls for service, stemming from patrol work or customer complaints. Wardens investigate persons or property crimes, conduct traffic monitoring, control, and enforcement, respond to emergency medical calls (sometimes in remote locations), enforce property-specific regulations, and assist customers with questions.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Lateral transfers will start in April of 2025 and will attend a six week DNR academy. After the DNR academy is completed they will enter a 20 week field training program.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age21
- Experience providing customer service.
- Personal experience recreating in the Natural Resources (e.g., boating, motor sports, hiking, camping, bird watching, hunting, fishing, etc.).
- Experience solving problems, independently or while collaborating on a team.
- Education, experience teaching (e.g., serving as a Learn to Hunt Mentor, Snowmobile/ATV Safety Instructor, or similar), and/or work experience in Natural Resource-related fields.
- Experience providing customer service during an unpleasant situation or conflict.
- Experience collaborating or building relationships with diverse groups, either in a personal or work setting.
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- Interested candidates must apply on Wisc.jobs under Job ID 13900
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
101 S Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703
United States