Game Warden Captain - Full-time

The Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hiring a full-time Game Warden Captain in Kalispell, MT. Applicants must submit a cover letter and required documents by May 9, 2025. The position includes benefits such as health, dental, and life insurance, along with retirement options. Note that the identities of finalists may be released to the public. Applications missing required documents may not be considered.
%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cimg src=%22https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/986630475551686656/QSlEA0ZR_400x400.jpg%22 width=%22150%22 height=%22150%22 alt=%22%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: %27Aptos%27,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;%22%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ-q9i5YQ9I%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ETHE %3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;%22%3EOUTSIDE %3C/b%3EIS IN US ALL.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: %27Aptos%27,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EPlease remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ECover Letter%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EApplications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on May 9, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ESpecial Information:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EIdentity of applicants who become finalists may be releases to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EA successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EWomen and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ESpecific Job Information:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EBy the nature and complexity of Warden Captains%27 duties, typically the Warden Captain is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to support field staff, respond to the public and address wildlife issues. Job demands are heaviest during weekends %26amp; holidays. Warden Captains may work odd hours, generally alone with no backup. Officer must regularly respond to verbal communication, telephones, electronic and radio communications. The Warden Captain will work out of the Enforcement office at the Montana Fish, Wildlife %26amp; Parks regional headquarters in Kalispell, MT and will reside no more than one hour travel time from the office.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EOfficers must be in excellent physical health and condition. This position requires frequent climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, dragging. Requires lifting 50lbs unassisted. Working with sick or injured wildlife, removing illegal kills, trapping and relocating animals, back packing, horseback patrols, loading and unloading, operating boats, snowmobiles, and OHV%27s, physical labor in deep snow, and use of force incidents require physical strength, stamina and/or force. Officers must be in excellent mental condition as a warden captain must deal with all types of personalities and stress levels.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EThe Warden Captain is required to function in all weather extremes, under adverse working conditions for prolonged patrols and activities. Patrolling often requires sitting for long periods of time in a vehicle. Handling various wildlife and equipment, traversing rough terrain, including water, operating vehicles/vessels at high speeds and under unstable conditions may result in injury. Dangerous interactions with criminals, executing arrests and being subject to assault and to dangerous substances including drugs and bodily fluids is to be expected.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EJob Duties:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EThe Warden Captain is responsible for the administration and implementation of the law enforcement program and/or the supervision of the law enforcement personnel and law enforcement operations in their assigned geographic area of responsibility. Warden Captains are knowledgeable in criminal law, criminal procedure, search %26amp; seizure, detention %26amp; arrest, the judicial process and general personnel matters including the elements of progressive discipline. They facilitate and coordinate criminal investigations within the region accordingly.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EProficient knowledge of major fish and wildlife species and their habitats %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EProficient knowledge of the wide variety of outdoor recreation in Montana.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EExtensive knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of law enforcement and its%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Efunctions commonly obtained through peace officer certification.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EExtensive knowledge in the use of force continuum and officer survival.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EExcellent oral %26amp; written communication skills are required so as to interact with the media in addition to an extensive understanding of sociology, psychology, conflict management %26amp; resolution, and criminal behavior patterns in order to communicate with and understand the general public and those who recreate outdoors and in department owned recreational areas.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EProficient in the use of a variety of firearms and standard law enforcement equipment including all types of motorized vehicles %26amp; equipment, complex monitoring devices, simulated wildlife, computers, electronics, traps, immobilizing agents %26amp; a working knowledge of equipment used by other department divisions.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EHigh proficiency in the use of Mobile Computer Terminals and their functions, programs and systems as well as proficiency in the use of various computers, programs, and electronic systems.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EThorough knowledge of department organization, policy, operation and budget, fish, wildlife, parks and recreation laws, rules and regulations.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EPossess professional %26amp; technical knowledge in each of the department%27s responsibilities; enforcement, fish, wildlife %26amp; parks management, conservation education, and field services to ensure constituents and the department%27s needs are addressed.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EWorking knowledge of standard administrative procedures and practices, state budgeting rules and procedures.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EKnowledge of personnel management concepts and practices and possess the ability to analyze data and make professional judgments in the course of supervising and working with other people. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ESkilled in procedures for mitigating wildlife damage/depredation, infectious wildlife diseases, trapping %26amp; transplanting, immobilization %26amp; relocation of wildlife.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EFor a copy of the full position description, please reach out to the contact listed below.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3Ebr
p class="MsoNormal"bspanMinimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):/span/b/p
p class="MsoNormal"spanThe knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are attained with a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Biology or Management, Park Management, Outdoor Recreation, Criminal Justice or a closely related field and 3 or more years of job-related work experience./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"spanAn applicant must be:/span/p
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li class="MsoNormal"spanAt least 18 years of age on the date of appointment./span/li
li class="MsoNormal"spanA United States citizen and must be or become a Montana resident in conjunction with appointment as a Fish, Wildlife Parks Warden./span/li
li class="MsoNormal"spanIn excellent physical and mental health and must be able to pass a medical examination and a strength and agility test according to standards set forth by the Montana Board of Crime Control and prescribed by the department (minimum visual acuity is 20/100 corrected to 20/20 in both eyes)./span/li
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• !The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. a rel="external" href="https://montanaworks.gov/job-service-montana" Montana Job Service Offices/a also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.brbrState government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cimg src=%22https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/986630475551686656/QSlEA0ZR_400x400.jpg%22 width=%22150%22 height=%22150%22 alt=%22%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: %27Aptos%27,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;%22%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ-q9i5YQ9I%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ETHE %3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;%22%3EOUTSIDE %3C/b%3EIS IN US ALL.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: %27Aptos%27,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EPlease remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ECover Letter%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EApplications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on May 9, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ESpecial Information:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EIdentity of applicants who become finalists may be releases to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EA successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EWomen and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ESpecific Job Information:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EBy the nature and complexity of Warden Captains%27 duties, typically the Warden Captain is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to support field staff, respond to the public and address wildlife issues. Job demands are heaviest during weekends %26amp; holidays. Warden Captains may work odd hours, generally alone with no backup. Officer must regularly respond to verbal communication, telephones, electronic and radio communications. The Warden Captain will work out of the Enforcement office at the Montana Fish, Wildlife %26amp; Parks regional headquarters in Kalispell, MT and will reside no more than one hour travel time from the office.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EOfficers must be in excellent physical health and condition. This position requires frequent climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, dragging. Requires lifting 50lbs unassisted. Working with sick or injured wildlife, removing illegal kills, trapping and relocating animals, back packing, horseback patrols, loading and unloading, operating boats, snowmobiles, and OHV%27s, physical labor in deep snow, and use of force incidents require physical strength, stamina and/or force. Officers must be in excellent mental condition as a warden captain must deal with all types of personalities and stress levels.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EThe Warden Captain is required to function in all weather extremes, under adverse working conditions for prolonged patrols and activities. Patrolling often requires sitting for long periods of time in a vehicle. Handling various wildlife and equipment, traversing rough terrain, including water, operating vehicles/vessels at high speeds and under unstable conditions may result in injury. Dangerous interactions with criminals, executing arrests and being subject to assault and to dangerous substances including drugs and bodily fluids is to be expected.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EJob Duties:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EThe Warden Captain is responsible for the administration and implementation of the law enforcement program and/or the supervision of the law enforcement personnel and law enforcement operations in their assigned geographic area of responsibility. Warden Captains are knowledgeable in criminal law, criminal procedure, search %26amp; seizure, detention %26amp; arrest, the judicial process and general personnel matters including the elements of progressive discipline. They facilitate and coordinate criminal investigations within the region accordingly.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EProficient knowledge of major fish and wildlife species and their habitats %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EProficient knowledge of the wide variety of outdoor recreation in Montana.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EExtensive knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of law enforcement and its%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Efunctions commonly obtained through peace officer certification.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EExtensive knowledge in the use of force continuum and officer survival.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EExcellent oral %26amp; written communication skills are required so as to interact with the media in addition to an extensive understanding of sociology, psychology, conflict management %26amp; resolution, and criminal behavior patterns in order to communicate with and understand the general public and those who recreate outdoors and in department owned recreational areas.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EProficient in the use of a variety of firearms and standard law enforcement equipment including all types of motorized vehicles %26amp; equipment, complex monitoring devices, simulated wildlife, computers, electronics, traps, immobilizing agents %26amp; a working knowledge of equipment used by other department divisions.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EHigh proficiency in the use of Mobile Computer Terminals and their functions, programs and systems as well as proficiency in the use of various computers, programs, and electronic systems.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EThorough knowledge of department organization, policy, operation and budget, fish, wildlife, parks and recreation laws, rules and regulations.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EPossess professional %26amp; technical knowledge in each of the department%27s responsibilities; enforcement, fish, wildlife %26amp; parks management, conservation education, and field services to ensure constituents and the department%27s needs are addressed.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EWorking knowledge of standard administrative procedures and practices, state budgeting rules and procedures.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EKnowledge of personnel management concepts and practices and possess the ability to analyze data and make professional judgments in the course of supervising and working with other people. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align: justify; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3ESkilled in procedures for mitigating wildlife damage/depredation, infectious wildlife diseases, trapping %26amp; transplanting, immobilization %26amp; relocation of wildlife.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EFor a copy of the full position description, please reach out to the contact listed below.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3Ebr
p class="MsoNormal"bspanMinimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):/span/b/p
p class="MsoNormal"spanThe knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are attained with a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Biology or Management, Park Management, Outdoor Recreation, Criminal Justice or a closely related field and 3 or more years of job-related work experience./span/p
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p class="MsoNormal"spanAn applicant must be:/span/p
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li class="MsoNormal"spanAt least 18 years of age on the date of appointment./span/li
li class="MsoNormal"spanA United States citizen and must be or become a Montana resident in conjunction with appointment as a Fish, Wildlife Parks Warden./span/li
li class="MsoNormal"spanIn excellent physical and mental health and must be able to pass a medical examination and a strength and agility test according to standards set forth by the Montana Board of Crime Control and prescribed by the department (minimum visual acuity is 20/100 corrected to 20/20 in both eyes)./span/li
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• !The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. a rel="external" href="https://montanaworks.gov/job-service-montana" Montana Job Service Offices/a also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.brbrState government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.