The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications for its next class of game warden cadets. Becoming a game warden is much more than just checking hunting and fishing licenses. Wardens are integral members of the conservation community. In addition to ensuring hunting and fishing regulations are followed, game wardens are often called on to assist with wildlife habitat work and to help make Arkansas’s woods and waters safe for all sorts of outdoor recreation. They respond to calls for help during natural disasters, search-and-rescue efforts and even assist other agencies in manhunts, drug enforcement and other high-profile law enforcement activities. They must be ready at a moment’s notice to dive into the water to save someone from drowning and be willing to spend hours on end during weekends and late nights staking out likely spots to catch poachers in the act.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the direct supervision of an AGFC Sergeant for an initial field training period of 600 hours to learn enforcement procedures, techniques, and reporting requirements.
• Patrols assigned area to detect violations of AGFC regulations as applicable to fish/wildlife management, Commission issued licenses, stamps, tags and permits, hunting safety requirements, and statutes as related to boating registration/safety and littering.
• Investigates public complaints concerning fishing, hunting, and boating. Assists and/or conducts boating accident investigations.
• Collects evidence of violations, issues citations, and seizes equipment used illegally. Testifies in court as necessary concerning arrests.
• Prepares and presents public service announcements for the media pertaining to agency policies, regulations, safety, and wildlife management.
• Prepares and presents programs to schools and civic clubs on agency issues.
• Conducts hunter safety and boating safety classes.
• Maintains regular contact and establishes working relationships with city, county, and state law enforcement agencies, media personnel, school officials, and the general public.
• Assists other agencies and divisions in collecting statistical information and research, as required or requested. Prepares and submits various reports as required by agency policy, enforcement division procedures, and/or supervisory directives
• Cleans and maintains assigned equipment and complies with semi-annual maintenance reviews.
• Successfully completes all required in-service and semi-annual firearms training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training in accordance with ACA 12-9-106 within one year of hire date

How to Apply:

Interested applicants can learn more information and apply online here. The deadline to apply is 11/30/25.