Wildlife Conservation Warden — Field Patrol

Shift Ladder; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Ladder is seeking a field wildlife law enforcement officer to patrol forests, lakes, coastlines, and wilderness areas enforcing wildlife regulations. You’ll check licenses, investigate poaching, and protect habitats with partner backup an hour away.

Expect duties across remote terrain and court testimony when needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s in criminal justice, wildlife biology, or natural resources plus state law enforcement academy training, along with strong field fitness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus state law enforcement academy training in wildlife law enforcement.
• Knowledge of hunting, fishing, and boating regulations.
• Ability to operate in remote, rugged environments.

Responsibilities

• Patrol vast wilderness areas enforcing hunting, fishing, and boating regulations.
• Check licenses, bag limits, and legal catch sizes from hunters and anglers.
• Investigate poaching cases using tracking, forensic evidence, and witness interviews.

Skills

Self-reliance

Physical fitness

Community relations

Judgment and de-escalation

Education

Bachelor's in criminal justice, wildlife biology, or natural resources + state law enforcement academy

Tools

GPS/GIS mapping

Forensic wildlife evidence collection

Firearms proficiency

ATV/boat/snowmobile operation

Court testimony

Job description

Shift Ladder is seeking a field wildlife law enforcement officer to patrol forests, lakes, coastlines, and wilderness areas enforcing wildlife regulations. You’ll check licenses, investigate poaching, and protect habitats with partner backup an hour away.

Expect duties across remote terrain and court testimony when needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s in criminal justice, wildlife biology, or natural resources plus state law enforcement academy training, along with strong field fitness and