State Game Warden Cadet

Salary: $46,005.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2023-57981-60100
Department: Game Commission
Division: GC Trng Div
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
Closing Date: 3/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 60100
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: K6
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00235900
Bureau / Division: Ross Leffler School of Conservation - Training Division
Worksite Address: 2001 Elmerton Avenue
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: Ashley Boylan
Contact Phone: 717.787.7836
Contact Email: asboylan@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a career that combines wildlife conservation, public service, and law enforcement? Do you have a passion for the great outdoors and love the sound of managing and protecting Pennsylvania's wildlife and their habitats, while promoting hunting and trapping, for current and future generations? If you said yes, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has an exciting career opportunity for you! We offer the opportunity for training, advancement, excellent benefits, and the satisfaction of public service. Apply today to become a State Game Warden Cadet!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In order to become a State Game Warden Cadet (SGWC), you must successfully complete a 44-week training program at the Training School in Harrisburg which includes classroom instruction, field assignments, and comprehensive adherence to Pennsylvania Game Commission policy and procedure. Instruction includes wildlife management, natural history of wildlife, game laws and regulations, law enforcement principles and methods, land management, public relations, conduct wildlife surveys, and conduct educational classes and lectures. Field assignments give SGWCs opportunity to apply the principles covered in the classroom and to work under the supervision of experienced State Game Wardens who monitor the SGWCs' progress toward completion of the entire program. Performance in all stages of training is conducted under close supervision, in accordance with Pennsylvania Game Commission policies and procedures, and is reviewed through written examinations, formal inspections, and individual evaluations.
Upon successful completion of the training program, SGWCs are given assignment anywhere in the state and must maintain a home office to service the assigned district.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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

Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
• You must possess proof of successful completion of a state-level hunter safety course.
• You must be at least 21 years of age as of the date of admission to the Ross Leffler School of Conservation.
• You must successfully pass a medical examination, urinalysis screening, psychological evaluation, hearing and vision screening, and a physical fitness test that includes running, swimming, strength and agility, and any other related measures of physical fitness prior to appointment.
• You must successfully pass a character background check and a criminal background investigation, and to obtain child abuse clearances prior to appointment.
• You must successfully complete a structured law enforcement training program during the trainee period and maintain agency certification as a law enforcement officer for the duration of employment. Failure to meet this requirement is a basis for removal from the position.

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%20Info/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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: To schedule this examination, you must first apply to this posting. If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be sent an email notification (separate from the application received notification) regarding how to schedule the exam at a test center.TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS: IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A TESTING ACCOMMODATION, A REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO SCHEDULING YOUR EXAMINATION.
EXAM INFORMATION:
Testing Location Information
Test Subject Areas
Observation and Recall (25 Questions)
Listening & Note Taking (25 Questions)
Reading Comprehension (25 Questions)
Effective Expression (10 Questions)
Knowledge of Hunting & Trapping Practices (25 Questions) (including wildlife habitats & sporting arms)*
There are 110 total questions.
*All of the questions in this section are based on information in Today's Hunter & Trapper in Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest. If you do not have current copies, they are available online at http://www.pgc.pa.gov/. They are also available from any hunting license issuing agent, or by calling 717.787.7836, or visiting the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Central Headquarters, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or one of the Regional Offices listed below:
Southeast Regional Office
253 Snyder Road
Reading, PA 19605
Telephone: (610) 926-3136
Southwest Regional Office
4820 Route 711
Bolivar, PA 15923
Telephone: (724) 238-9523
Northeast Regional Office
3917 Memorial Highway
Dallas, PA 18612
Telephone: (570) 675-1143
Northwest Regional Office
1509 Pittsburgh Road
Franklin, PA 16323
Telephone: (814) 432-3187
South Central Regional Office
8627 William Penn Highway
Huntington, PA 16652
Telephone: (814) 643-1831
North Central Regional Office
1566 South Route 44 Highway
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Telephone: (570) 398-4744
You must take the computerized multiple choice exam (2 1/2 hour maximum) no later than March 30, 2024.

• 2 1/2 hours maximum computerized multiple choice exam
• You may only test once under this announcement
• Email notice of exam results provided (please check your spam/junk folder for emails)
• Only most recent exam score is counted

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.
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Have you successfully completed a state-level hunter safety course

• Yes
• No

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Have you successfully completed a state-level hunter safety co...