Training Needed to Become a Game Warden
Fish and game wardens patrol areas where hunting and fishing occur to check for proper licensing and law compliance. They sometimes investigate cases of pollution in these gaming areas as well.
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Education
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The education requirements for game wardens varies from state to state, but in most cases, a two-year college degree in a law enforcement field will be required.
Academy Training
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Similar to criminal law officers, fish and game wardens go through a training academy, and in some states, it is the same academy that police officers go through.
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Field Training
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In most cases, gaming wardens must undergo field training or on-the-job training in addition to formal and academy training.
Salary
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for game and fish wardens is $54,950, or an hourly wage of $23.46. The top annual salary is $89,130.
Outlook
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The expected job growth for fish and game wardens is projected at 8 percent by 2018, for a total of 9,000 jobs.
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