Duties of a Wildlife Conservation Officer

Wildlife Conservation Officers are responsible for administering a wide variety of Commission programs within an assigned district of about 350 square miles. Primary Duties include law enforcement, servicing nuisance wildlife complaints, conservation education, and administration of the Hunter/Trapper Education program. Officers are also responsible for supervising and training an effective staff of part-time Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officers.

The Game Commission provides all equipment necessary for the performance of duties including desk, filing cabinet, typewriter, pc and an automobile equipped with a two-way radio. Officers work from their residences and are reimbursed for rental of office space. Uniforms and sidearm are also provided and are required to be worn in a prescribed manner consistent with grooming regulations.

Wildlife Conservation Officers work under the supervision of a Regional Director and supervisory staff. Officers general work 40 hours per week, and are eligible for overtime payments under certain conditions. Hours of work vary, and often include nights, weekends and holidays.