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Occupational Report for Fish and Game Wardens (33-3031) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

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Fish and Game Wardens
Employment Outlook for Fish and Game Wardens
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.

Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Fish and Game Wardens There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web for Fish and Game Wardens There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Fish and Game Wardens No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Fish and Game Wardens
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Regional Employment Projections for Fish and Game Wardens
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 5 7 2 40.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Fish and Game Wardens Industry employment data for Fish and Game Wardens are not available for the STATEWIDE region.
Educational Requirements for Fish and Game Wardens Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Fish and Game Wardens
  • Analyze Evidence
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Appropriate Physical Restraint
  • Apply Arrest, Search And Seizure Law
  • Apply Emergency Medical Procedures
  • Apply Expert Observation In Criminal And Civil Investigations
  • Apply Intervention Techniques
  • Apply Map Reading Techniques In Wilderness Areas
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Apply Pursuit Tactics
  • Apply Rules Of Evidence
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Compile Biological Data As Part Of Police Investigations
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Legal Searches
  • Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
  • Gather Physical Evidence
  • Interpret And Apply Environmental Regulations
  • Interpret And Apply Game Laws
  • Investigate Crop Damage Caused By Wildlife
  • Judge Terrain Conditions For Vehicle And Equipment Operation
  • Operate And Monitor Surveillance Equipment
  • Operate Emergency Vehicles
  • Operate Motor-Driven Boats
  • Operate Skiff
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Operate Two-Way Radio In Law Enforcement, Fire Or Emergency Setting
  • Perform Cpr
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide First Aid
  • Provide Hunter Safety Training
  • Reach Conclusions Quickly In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Read Maps
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Ride Horses
  • Use And Maintain Emergency Medical Equipment
  • Use And Maintain Firearms
  • Use Appropriate Physical Response In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Geographic Coordinates To Dispatch Emergency Vehicles
  • Use Gis Software
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Law Enforcement Methods And Procedures
  • Use Rescue Procedures
  • Use Surveillance Techniques
  • Verify Investigative Information
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Fish and Game Wardens The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Fish and Game Wardens These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Chemeketa Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Fish and Game Wardens matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Police And Sheriff'S Patrol Officers 64%
Transit And Railroad Police 57%
Detectives And Criminal Investigators 54%
Supervisors And Managers Of Police And Detectives 45%
Correctional Officers 39%