Conservation Officers??
#11
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: mississippi
Posts: 219
RE: Conservation Officers??
In Mississippi, it's all about who you know and how high up they are. Very policitcal field to get into. I will not say it's "elite" because I believe EVERY field in law enforcement is as necessary as the next. I do drug interdiction on a major interstate and don't consider my job any more "elite" than a patrolman or dispatcher. Whether your a county mounty(deputy), city kitty(city cop), or smoky bear(highway patrol) you still wear a badge and gun. Just remember, you have the most responsible job in the world. Treat it as such. You carry a gun that'll take husbands from wives, daughters/sons from parents, and moms and dads away. However, sometimes it is needed. Be careful and enjoy the field, I know I am. I am getting out of law enforcement at this present time. I'm going to school to be a teacher because I'd like to be a football coach. I can't, however, see myself EVER getting out of this field entirely. Once you get started you'll love it.
#12
RE: Conservation Officers??
You may have to be willing to relocate. My daughter and I just took the Hunter safety course for GA. Great course and our CO was a riot. You will be invited to some of the best hunting in the area you work in for sure. One heck of a perk.
#14
RE: Conservation Officers??
Check this article out and see what you think.
I can't remember, but I THINK that that article had read was specific to Pensylvanial but hit on the fact other states are having trouble too.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2007/09/02/a9b_outdoors_0902.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7& cxcat=76
I can't remember, but I THINK that that article had read was specific to Pensylvanial but hit on the fact other states are having trouble too.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2007/09/02/a9b_outdoors_0902.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7& cxcat=76
#15
RE: Conservation Officers??
I know in South Dakota it is a very tough field to get into. One of my roommates from college graduated very high in his class,and he is still un-employed 2 years after his graduation in a wildlife related field. About a year ago he was in the final 5 applicants for a single job that about 500 people applied for. Needless to say, he didn't get the job.
#16
RE: Conservation Officers??
I work for a local police dept. in Southern IL. The IL dept of Conservation is ran through the IL State Police Districts. You might consider getting on with a local sheriffs office or police dept for expericene. I have a buddy that had 5 years experience in local law enforcement. He applied with the Dnr and was hired several weeks later. I know they have just hired 12 new CPO's and several will be retiring in the near future. Good luck and get those poachers!
#17
RE: Conservation Officers??
ORIGINAL: bhunter50
I am currently closing in on the completion of my Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University.
I am currently closing in on the completion of my Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University.
#18
RE: Conservation Officers??
Hey thanks ipscshooter, Go Necks! and thanks to everyone else for your input. I know it is a difficult field to get into but I believe for me it is well with the resilience and patience couple with some hard work! I think it would be an ideal job for me, I love hunting and would have a fantastic time cracking down on wildlife law-breakers, especially poachers!! thanks and hopefully in about a 10 months i will have a success story for you!
Happy Hunting!
Happy Hunting!