State Game Warden Cadet

• Full-time employment, 40 hours/week.

• Work hours will vary.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 

• Graduation from high school or an accredited G.E.D. certification. 

Special Requirements: 

Other Requirements: 

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 

• You must be able to perform essential job functions. 

You must be willing and able to accept the conditions listed below in order to be considered for this job.  By submitting your application, you are indicating that you are willing and able to meet these conditions.  If you are unable or unwilling to accept all of the following conditions, please do not apply.  

• You must be willing to reside at the Ross Leffler School of Conservation and at field assignment locations during the training period.
• You must be willing to handle wildlife (alive or dead).
• You must be willing to be "on call", available for duty at any hour of any day or night, including days off, weekends, and holidays, and under any weather conditions.
• You must be willing to spend much of your time dealing with hunters and related organizations.
• You must be willing to work alone in isolated areas and be exposed to certain elements of danger such as confronting and arresting armed violators.
• You must be able to work independently, without daily supervision, to meet regular deadlines.
• You must be willing to wear a uniform and conform to Pennsylvania Game Commission policies on grooming.
• You must be willing to learn the use of personal defensive tactics and firearms, and to carry and use weapons as required by the job.
• You must be willing to accept assignment anywhere in the state, relocate and maintain a home office to service your assigned district according to contract and agency policy.
• You must be willing to promote and support all Pennsylvania Game Commission operations and programs.
• You must successfully complete rigorous physical and academic training in a paramilitary environment.
• You must be prepared to use force, including deadly force if needed, in self-defense or defense of another.
• You must be willing to travel overnight.
  

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. 

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening and a medical examination.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 

• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. 

How to Apply: 

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 

• If you have a copy of your hunter safety course certification, you are encouraged to attach it prior to the submission of your application.  Applicants who do not attach a copy of their certification will be verified through the Pennsylvania Game Commission's database.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.  The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.  The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.  All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.