Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Officer
Picture yourself as a Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer, commonly known as a Game Warden, enforcing numerous laws and regulations related to health and public safety, dangerous wildlife/human conflicts, fish and wildlife protection, hunting and fishing license regulations, habitat protection, and commercial/recreational fish and shellfish harvest.
These are opportunities to patrol various parts of Washington State using motor vehicles, vessels, ATVs, ROVs, snowmobiles and on foot while investigating complaints and deterring criminal activities.
With your experience, you will provide advice and resolve dangerous wildlife situations, respond to crimes in progress/public safety emergencies and investigate hunting and boating accidents.
We are seeking team players with demonstrated talent representing WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy.
WDFW officers conduct law enforcement in state and federal waters, parks, and forest lands. Our unique capabilities, assets, and jurisdiction mean our officers also respond to public safety issues such as dangerous wildlife encounters, natural disasters, and search-and-rescue operations.
WDFW officers assist city and county law enforcement agencies, tribal authorities, and federal agencies. We enforce federal laws, Oregon state statutes, and county ordinances through memorandums of agreement.
The WDFW Enforcement program is primarily responsible for enforcing Title 77, the Fish and Wildlife Code. WDFW Officers are general authority peace officers and enforce all criminal laws, including traffic violations, drugs, and warrants for arrest.
Officers also hold federal U.S. Fish and Wildlife and National Marine Fisheries Service commissions, and have jurisdiction over federal violations, the most important of which are the Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act. Officers collaborate and coordinate with these agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Recruiter Contact: OfficerRecruitment@dfw.wa.gov