Deputy Game Warden

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

. Serve as a Deputy Game Warden with the Maine Warden Service, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMaine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong knowledge of wildlife, hunting, fishing, and boating operations while enforcing laws and regulations to ensure public safety and compliance. Capable of completing rigorous physical fitness and law enforcement training requirements.

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Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-service Basic Law Enforcement TrainingKnowledge Of Wildlife, Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, And Boat OperationValid Maine Class C Motor Vehicle Operator’s LicenseAbility To Swim And Tread WaterStrong Desire To Work In Law Enforcement

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Hard Skills

Enforcement Of Recreational Boating RulesPatrolling Lakes And Bodies Of WaterInspecting Boats For ComplianceIssuing Warnings And SummonsesConducting Background InvestigationsCompleting Physical Fitness TestsConducting Oral Board ExaminationsPerforming Medical And Psychological AssessmentsCompleting Swim Tests

Soft Skills

Self-InitiativeStrong Public Relations SkillsWillingness To Work Outdoors In Adverse Conditions

Tools & Technologies

State-Issued WatercraftPatrol TruckCanoe

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GED CertificateMaine Criminal Justice Academy Letter Showing Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test Results

Industry Keywords

Recreational Boating RegulationsFish And Wildlife RegulationsEnvironmental Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Deputy Game Warden with the Maine Warden Service, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Enforce recreational boating rules and regulations on assigned bodies of water
Patrol assigned lakes and other bodies of water, generally alone in areas with concentrated boating activity
Operate state-issued watercraft and patrol by foot, truck, boat, or canoe
Inspect boats for compliance with recreational boating rules and regulations
Educate the boating public and distribute department-sponsored literature
Issue warnings and summonses for boating violations
Enforce fish and wildlife, recreation, and environmental laws under the direction of Warden Service personnel
Protect inland fish and wildlife resources and public safety
Promote good public relations and compliance with fish and wildlife regulations
Attend and successfully complete the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-service Basic Law Enforcement Training course unless exempted
Complete written, oral, physical fitness, background, polygraph, medical, psychological, and swim testing as part of the selection process

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 21 years old, or age 20 with an associate degree or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education completed by May 30, 2027
Successfully pass the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test within one year of application, or provide a valid passing score within the past year
Valid Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license, or ability to obtain one
Willingness to locate anywhere within the State of Maine
Willingness to locate for the summer to Naples or Greenville at a state facility, or to the Belgrade Lakes area without state housing
Proof of age
Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate
Maine Criminal Justice Academy letter showing Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test results
Completed Supplemental Qualifications form
Successful completion of written exam, oral board examination, and written essay
Successful background investigation and polygraph examination
Successful medical and psychological assessment
Successful swim test
Ability to swim, tread water for 15 minutes, continuously swim 200 yards within 10 minutes, and retrieve objects from the pool bottom
New Deputy Game Wardens must successfully complete the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-service Basic Law Enforcement Training course
Knowledge of wildlife, hunting, fishing, trapping, and boat operation
Strong desire to work in law enforcement
Self-initiative
Willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, often without assistance

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays after 90 days of employment
12 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment
3+ weeks of vacation leave after 90 days of employment
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
State-paid health insurance employee-only premiums at 85%-100%
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%
State-paid dental insurance employee-only premiums at 100%
MainePERS retirement contribution of at least 19.84% of pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Additional wellness benefits
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities