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[ Media Contact: Aaron Reed, (512) 389-8046, aaron.reed@tpwd.state.tx.us ] [AR]
Feb. 20, 2006
Applications Being Taken for Game Warden Academy
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking applications for a game warden cadet class scheduled to start October 2006. Applications will be available starting March 1, 2006 and will be accepted through April 14, 2006.
Twenty-five cadets will be accepted in the 52nd Game Warden Academy, which will begin its seven-month training October 2006. More than 700 people applied for the 40 positions in the previous cadet class that graduated in July 2005.
Game warden recruiters say they are particularly interested in receiving applications from persons who are bilingual in Spanish and English. Bilingual game wardens receive additional pay of $50 per month.
Applicants must be 21 years old on or before October 2006 and have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The degree requirement must be met prior to June 1, 2006.
To be accepted, applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements and successfully complete a regional interview, an extensive background investigation, and a physical agility test held in Austin. Applicants must successfully complete each step before advancing to the next step.
After graduation, the new game wardens will be assigned to vacant stations throughout Texas with the responsibility of protecting the state's natural resources. Game wardens also protect lives by enforcing the Water Safety Act and conducting standard peace officer duties.
Applications and more information on requirements and compensation may be obtained on the TPWD Web site or from TPWD Law Enforcement offices.
For additional information contact Game Warden Recruiter Royce Wells at 1-877-229-2733.
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On the Net:
TPWD Game Warden Information: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/warden/
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