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Natural Resource Officers (NROs), also known as game wardens, enforce laws related to fishing, hunting, and boating. They work variable hours responding to calls in the field. The responsibilities of an NRO include enforcing outdoor laws, issuing tickets, teaching hunter education courses, and assisting biologists and the public. Becoming an NRO requires a bachelor's degree in a natural resource field, passing the state law enforcement exam, and meeting other requirements like age, background checks, and physical fitness. The work involves spending time outdoors and interacting with the public to educate them and enforce regulations.

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What are NROs? NRO = Natural Resource Officer outdoor Police Often called Game Wardens Enforce fish, game, & boating laws
Responsibilities & Duties Enforce outdoor laws Able to give traffic tickets/speeding, dui, etc Hand out NTAs Teach hunter education Assist biologists when needed Assist public/public relations
NRO Facts Work varied hours Federal and state positions available Appear in court hearings to convict offenses Hours worked vary Able to enter private ground with evidence of illegal activity Current starting pay for NRO I in Kansas is approx. $19 per hour
Requirements Bachelors Degree in Wildlife Biology or Natural Resource field* 21 years old Required to carry firearm Must not be convicted of a felony Must not be convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery Passing the nro exam Passing the Kansas Law Enforcement Academy in Hutchinson, KS (13 week course) Good physical condition *experience may be accepted if no degree on KDWP discretion
Is this field right for me? Many busy days of an NRO are during good hunt/fish times On call at times for long hours Danger factor - police vs. nro? Personality - right job for you?
Wildlife/fisheries Biologist Tagging wildlife or fish Netting wildlife/fish Population counts/studies Habitat management Paperwork during slow times of year Rewarding/outside work
Park Manager/Ranger Park manager oversees how state/federal parks are operated Park rangers enforce laws - park game wardens In Kansas, there is a park division and a wildlife division Example: Kirwin FWR manager Craig Mowry or LOVR SP manager Rick Cleveland Must carry firearm so felony/misdemeanor rules apply
Tips for a job in this field Get a four-year degree in a wildlife/fisheries/resource management program Apply for summer work at state or national parks Clean bathrooms, mow grass, etc Research positions Internships (no pay, but excellent resume builders) Network with the powers that be Much of it is who you know, along with what you know Work harder than the next person. Make your goal to be THE candidate rather than A candidate Resume, Resume, Resume!! Build, Build, Build!!!! Be flexible with travel, what states to work in, etc.
Job Links http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs http://www.fws.gov/humancapital/ http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/usajobs.cfm

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  • 2. What are NROs? NRO = Natural Resource Officer outdoor Police Often called Game Wardens Enforce fish, game, & boating laws
  • 3. Responsibilities & Duties Enforce outdoor laws Able to give traffic tickets/speeding, dui, etc Hand out NTAs Teach hunter education Assist biologists when needed Assist public/public relations
  • 4. NRO Facts Work varied hours Federal and state positions available Appear in court hearings to convict offenses Hours worked vary Able to enter private ground with evidence of illegal activity Current starting pay for NRO I in Kansas is approx. $19 per hour
  • 5. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Wildlife Biology or Natural Resource field* 21 years old Required to carry firearm Must not be convicted of a felony Must not be convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery Passing the nro exam Passing the Kansas Law Enforcement Academy in Hutchinson, KS (13 week course) Good physical condition *experience may be accepted if no degree on KDWP discretion
  • 6. Is this field right for me? Many busy days of an NRO are during good hunt/fish times On call at times for long hours Danger factor - police vs. nro? Personality - right job for you?
  • 7. Wildlife/fisheries Biologist Tagging wildlife or fish Netting wildlife/fish Population counts/studies Habitat management Paperwork during slow times of year Rewarding/outside work
  • 8. Park Manager/Ranger Park manager oversees how state/federal parks are operated Park rangers enforce laws - park game wardens In Kansas, there is a park division and a wildlife division Example: Kirwin FWR manager Craig Mowry or LOVR SP manager Rick Cleveland Must carry firearm so felony/misdemeanor rules apply
  • 9. Tips for a job in this field Get a four-year degree in a wildlife/fisheries/resource management program Apply for summer work at state or national parks Clean bathrooms, mow grass, etc Research positions Internships (no pay, but excellent resume builders) Network with the powers that be Much of it is who you know, along with what you know Work harder than the next person. Make your goal to be THE candidate rather than A candidate Resume, Resume, Resume!! Build, Build, Build!!!! Be flexible with travel, what states to work in, etc.
  • 10. Job Links http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs http://www.fws.gov/humancapital/ http://home.nps.gov/applications/digest/usajobs.cfm