Warden Job Description
A warden is typically the term given to someone of authority, overseeing the work of people or animals. Two well-known warden professions are prison wardens, and fish and game wardens.
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Prison Warden
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The prison warden is the top administrative person who oversees the day-to-day affairs at a correctional facility. They also plan long-term goals like programs and finances.
Education
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Most wardens start off as correctional officers. After training and advancement, they may become a warden, although either an associate's or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field is also required, depending on the facility.
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Salary
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According to Legal-Criminal-Justice-Schools.com, a warden’s salary can be on average, between $35,000 and $100,000 a year. It usually depends on the state and facility.
Fish and Game Warden
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Fish and game wardens are commissioned officers in charge of just about every type of territory in the U.S., from lakes and wetlands to deserts and beaches. They enforce federal and state laws concerning hunting and fishing.
Education
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Different states have different requirements, but most fish and game wardens have a bachelor's degree in biology, environmental sciences, or criminal justice.
Salary
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2008, fish and game wardens made an average of $48,930 a year.
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