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State Conservation Officer #1076 |
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Pathway:
Agriscience and Natural Resources |
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Teachers: Full length features are available on VHS tape from your Area Education Agency including this one... State Conservation Officer #1076 - Tape Number: 1076 |
Previous jobs include: night park ranger, summer waters aide and now, he is a State Conservation Officer. This requires more training at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. He is responsible for law enforcement, public relations, training and safety in the area he covers. He is also a Deputy Federal Game Warden. His job includes enforcing hunting laws and investigating snowmobile, boat and hunting accidents.
One little-known fact: as a State Peace Officer, he has the power to issue traffic tickets.
Career Profile:
If you ask this State Conservation Officer what he does at work, he'll ask you if it's spring, summer, fall or winter. But this former Navy SEAL does spend a lot of time on lake patrol duties. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology.
State Conservation Officer #1076
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| What kind of education do you need for this career? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What are your duties right now? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is this a competitive field? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is the salary range for this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you mainly work on the water? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you have jurisdiction over other areas – for example, traffic? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is your favorite part of your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you get a vehicle with this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Does the state provide you with other equipment besides your vehicle? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is your job dangerous? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What classes do you recommend in high school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you still find time to hunt and fish for fun? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What kind of personal characteristics are you looking for in a future conservation officer? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is the worst part of your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What inspired you to pursue this career? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What other jobs are available in the DNR area and is the training the same for all? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What kind of hours do you work? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What kind of college is recommended? | AUDIO | TEXT |
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