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FWC/Wildlife Officer

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by 1stgen, Jan 27, 2015.

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  1. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:08 AM
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    That's exactly what they are. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. They regulate just about anything wildlife.
     
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  2. Apr 1, 2015 at 4:17 PM
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    Ok, ya I would check with what degree would work best. This was taken from the requirements to take the Game Warden exam here in Wyoming[FONT=&quot].
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  3. Apr 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM
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    That's why ive been trying to get ahold of someone whod actually want to talk to me about all of this.
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2015 at 7:01 PM
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    Went and took the tests today. Feel like they went well for me. Should know something in 2 weeks. I did the practice test that I was given the link tofor the written exam and it helped a lot has questions were real similar.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2015 at 7:04 PM
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    Do you go to a place for "basic training" after your test results come back?
     
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  6. Apr 4, 2015 at 7:19 PM
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    Yeah this was step 2 of the process. If I get selected for an interview and make an offer for job have to pass polygraph test, reference check, and psychological exam. If I get hired have to go to their training center in Richmond for 6 months.
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    I was told the polygraph test (aside from the background check) disqualifies a large portion of the candidates. Good luck man!
     
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    why is that?
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2015 at 8:21 AM
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    People lie. Not sure why but they do.
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2015 at 8:49 AM
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    Dang, I don't think the FWC does a polygraph test, I heard they do a detailed background check instead.
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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    Even if you're connected you have to make you're hiring defensible.
    Lots of people will be connected. It is an in demand job.
    Learn the diff between moss and trees.
    Besides the required science/bio/range degree, get a business minor.
    It is all about the budget. Tell a wildlife/parks dept you love trees and animals, they yawn.
    Tell them you can increase income and reduce operating costs with some actual better ideas, you have their attention.
    Get some 'helping the public' stuff on yr resume.
    Not just 'glamour' stuff, but scut work.
    Anyone can help out in a crisis.
    It is the day to day stuff wears one out.

    Also, don't forget this is a potentially very dangerous occupation.
    Anyone violating hunting regs is already by definition an armed criminal.
     
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