Game Warden

## Game Warden Apply:
Oklahoma County:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 2, 2026 (23 days left to apply):
JR66456
** Job Posting Title
** Game Warden
** Agency
* * 320 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
** Supervisory Organization
** Wildlife Conservation
** Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation**$62,462.61 plus state benefit allowance
** Job Description
** Under the supervision of the Game Warden Supervisor and the general supervision of the District Chief of Law Enforcement, the Game Warden is responsible for enforcing all wildlife laws of the State of Oklahoma. This includes engaging in public relations work with sportsmen, landowners, youth groups, and license dealers within the assigned area. Game Wardens may encounter life-threatening situations while performing their duties as fully certified Oklahoma law enforcement officers, and they are required to work nights, weekends, and most holidays.

Game Wardens will also assist other law enforcement agencies as requested.

Key responsibilities include patrolling designated areas by vehicle, boat, airplane, or on foot to check licenses, verify bag limits, and address wildlife law violations and assisting other divisions of the Department in carrying out initiatives such as game and fish surveys, creel and bag censuses, and public education about Department programs and projects.

LOCATION:

Various Counties Statewide & Multiple Positions Location of domicile must be approved by immediate supervisor Game Wardens must live in the assigned county they work
** JOB DUTIES
*** Investigate reports of violations and maintain a daily diary of work activities by entering reports in a concise and legible manner.
* Make arrests, serve warrants, and physically take subjects into custody who resist arrest, ensuring constitutional rights are upheld.
* Prepare evidence for court by identifying fish and wildlife species and compiling other relevant evidence; must testify and appear in court.
* Demonstrate proficiency in using assigned weapons, qualifying twice per year (pistol, shotgun, and rifle).
* Arrange for the disposition of confiscated or accidentally killed fish and game, including loading, unloading, processing, or cleaning carcasses.
* Render first aid to citizens in need and assist stranded motorists along roadways, requiring physical abilities.
* Support the general public in lifesaving situations and promote water safety as a competent swimmer.
* Assist other law enforcement agencies upon request, including participation in water pollution control efforts.
* Conduct conservation programs and presentations for organized groups; assist the Hunter Education Coordinator with programs and conduct Hunter Education courses in assigned areas.
* Provide information and assistance to license dealers, sportsmen, and citizens regarding available hunting and fishing areas and interpret wildlife laws and regulations.
* Investigate hunting accidents and landowner-sportsmen complaints, preparing reports as necessary, including monthly activity updates and special projects.
* Maintain vehicles and equipment in proper working condition, including operation of vehicles, boats, and hunting and fishing gear.
* Work under extensive periods of adverse weather and uncomfortable conditions.
* Perform other duties as requested by the chain of command.
* Respond to all public inquiries on workdays, providing legal advice and interpreting laws at all hours of the day and night.
* Make…