DNR WARDEN

Quintin Melville

Why I choose this job Nature Ride ATV Trail Ride Snowmobile Trail Riding on a boat

On the job What Game Wardens do

Protect Nature Recourses Enforce Hunting laws Fishing regulations

Handle dangerous situations Educate the public

Tools Fire Arms Boats ATV’s Trucks Radio Tranquilizer gun Binoculars Snowmobile

Post Secondary Education 60 Credits 2 years in law enforcement Meet physical, vision, and hearing

requirements. Pass fitness test

Pre/requisite knowledge Algebra Biology Ecology Geometry Natural Resources

Salary Information

Wage Level

Salaryrange: $45,350 to $61,680 Per Hour

Salaryrange: $31,130 to $81,250 Per Hour

Entry $45,350 $21.80 $31,130 $14.97

Median $55,050 $26.47 $49,730 $23.91

Experienced $61,680 $29.65 $81,250 $39.06

Promotions/Related Jobs Related Jobs

Environmental engineers Environmental technicians Police Officers

Promotions Ranks

Cadet Lieutenant Captain.

Positive qualities about the job Outdoors Ride ATV on trails Ride Snowmobile on trails Get to be on the lake Fresh Air

Negative qualities about the job

When people don’t do what you say You are in a lot of tough situations Dealing ATV/Snowmobile crashes Dealing with attacking animals

What else I learned Monitor wildlife populations Enforce hunting and fishing laws Interact with hunters, fishers, and staff Often wear a uniform May work day, evening, or weekend shifts Usually train through two- or four-year

programs May need to be certified

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