Game Warden

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.

Resume

Describe your experience with and understanding of Montana's natural resources, and what motivates you to protect and conserve them. Provide specific examples of experiences that have shaped your knowledge and appreciation of Montana's fish, wildlife, habitats, outdoor recreation, and conservation. Explain how these experiences have prepared you for the responsibilities of a Montana game warden and how they would influence the way you serve Montana's people and natural resources.

Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on September 20, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

This position will follow an open, rolling application process. Applications will be reviewed every two (2) days throughout the posting period.

The application is the first phase in the evaluation process. Therefore, please provide any and all information or past experiences that you feel are relevant. Only the most qualified applicants will move forward to the next phase.

Anticipated hire date for these positions is January of 2027 depending on availability and vacancy numbers. If there are more successfully cleared applicants than available vacancies, the remainder will be placed on an eligibility list valid for 6 months.

• Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary.
• Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance.
• Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays.
• This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Effective June 22, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Montana Game Wardens are Peace Officers for the state. Upon hiring, game wardens must successfully complete the Montana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Course or successfully challenge the academy by having received equivalent law enforcement training as determined by Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Applicants should be prepared and willing to move anywhere in the state. Initial duty stations for successful candidates are yet to be determined. If you currently live in Montana, it is unlikely you will be offered a district in the same area. Wardens are required to reside within the boundaries of their assigned warden district. Limited and rare exceptions to this requirement may be considered on a case by case basis and must be authorized by the Chief of Enforcement.

By the nature and complexity of warden's duties, typically the warden is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to support field staff, respond to the public and address wildlife issues. Job demands are heaviest during weekends & holidays. Wardens work odd hours, generally alone with no immediate backup.

Wardens must be in excellent physical health and condition. This position requires frequent climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, dragging. Requires occasional lifting and moving of heavy objects and equipment. Working with sick or injured wildlife, removing illegal kills, trapping, and relocating animals, back packing, horseback patrols, loading and unloading, operating boats, snowmobiles, and OHV’s, and use of force incidents that require mental composure, verbal communication, and physical skills.

Wardens must be in excellent mental condition as they must deal with all types of personalities and stress levels.

The warden is required to function in all weather extremes, under adverse working conditions for prolonged patrols and activities. Patrolling often requires sitting for long periods of time in a vehicle. Handling various wildlife and…