Game Warden 1

Under supervision, interprets and enforces the state laws, rules and regulations provided for the conservation and protection of natural resources. This is the entry/training level of the Game Warden job series.

In addition to the above minimum qualifications:

Applicants who are not P.O.S.T. Certified and do not possess a completed Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degree are required to provide a copy of their tests results when applying for a Game Warden position with DNR.

NOTE:   POST Entrance Exam Information is located on the Careers page of the DNR website at http://www.gadnr.org/careers in the Important Notices section.

Applicants who are POST Certified must provide a copy of their POST Certification Certificate when applying for a Game Warden position.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

·         Be at least 21 years of age

·         Be a citizen of the United States

·         Be eligible to obtain a valid Georgia Driver’s License at the time of appointment

MEDICAL STANDARDS

Vision

Minimum distant vision of 20/60 in each eye, uncorrected (without glasses or contacts).

Hearing

Hearing loss not greater than 24dBA average of 500, 1000 and 2000 frequencies in the better ear.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given to applicants who already possess experience and knowledge in the areas of hunting, fishing, boating and other related outdoor activities.

Applicants must complete the DNR POST Certified Position Application for Employment (located at www.gadnr.org/careers) and submit it along with their current POST Certification Certificate (if applicable) or a copy of their POST Entrance Exam results to the following address:

DNR Training Academy

ATTN: Game Warden Employment

1000 Indian Springs Drive

Forsyth, GA 31029

OR

EMAIL:  dnr.training.academy@dnr.ga.gov