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Possible Career change to Mr Green Jeans
Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:44 am
Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:44 am
I always thought about a career path with the Wildlife and Fisheries but chose to go into IT due to worries about income. Now that the wife is finishing residency, our income situation will be different and this is something i would like to look into again.
To begin i thought I would simply go to the wlf web page and read up but that wasn't much help.
LINK
Does anyone know where i can read up on career paths available in the WLF? (is there a Federal WLF or DNR type office?)
Anyone work for them or know someone who does? Just looking for some insight. Things they like/don't like about the job. All suggestions or insight is welcome.
Have a Bachelor degree in IT from LSU, work experience is all IT based.
To begin i thought I would simply go to the wlf web page and read up but that wasn't much help.
LINK
Does anyone know where i can read up on career paths available in the WLF? (is there a Federal WLF or DNR type office?)
Anyone work for them or know someone who does? Just looking for some insight. Things they like/don't like about the job. All suggestions or insight is welcome.
Have a Bachelor degree in IT from LSU, work experience is all IT based.
This post was edited on 1/31/12 at 10:47 am
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Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:51 am to computerguy
I thought about it several times, but my wife is a teacher, so the income is the biggest factor against me doing it.
IMO they just don't get paid enough to be going deep into the woods alone, after outlaws who are armed.
I think they have a couple on here (daylover maybe???).
IMO they just don't get paid enough to be going deep into the woods alone, after outlaws who are armed.
I think they have a couple on here (daylover maybe???).
Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:52 am to computerguy
They have to deal with too many stupid people for me to do it.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:52 am to computerguy
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Now that the wife is finishing residency
Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:54 am to computerguy
I had considered this path post highschool, but opted for something inside. This hospital is a constant 70* and it never rains/snows/hails in my vascular lab.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 11:04 am to computerguy
I went through their hiring process once and know, knew several agents. Not real sure what you want to know. I can tell you what I know but dont want to be a 'Debbie downer" cause most of it is negative
Posted on 1/31/12 at 11:11 am to computerguy
Think about every dumbass you've ever seen or encountered while fishing or hunting.
Now think of the fact that those idiots will officially be your problem to deal with. Add in those nasty days that you would normally stay home cuz of the weather. Yeah, you gonna be out there in it with those same idiots.
If that's what you want, go for it. Just make sure you take all the factors into consideratin and make an informed decisison.
Now think of the fact that those idiots will officially be your problem to deal with. Add in those nasty days that you would normally stay home cuz of the weather. Yeah, you gonna be out there in it with those same idiots.
If that's what you want, go for it. Just make sure you take all the factors into consideratin and make an informed decisison.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 11:40 am to computerguy
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:09 pm to computerguy
The few guys that I have spoken with either have a background in law enforcement or some type of natural resource management (wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, etc.), either an associate's or bachelor's degree. That alone adds to the cost of possibly getting hired.
I also think that they have to have a good amount of law enforcement training, don't know if you get paid for that or not.
Absolutely do not expect to be able to work where you please. If you want the job, they will more than likely ask where you would like to work and take that into "consideration"
I also think that they have to have a good amount of law enforcement training, don't know if you get paid for that or not.
Absolutely do not expect to be able to work where you please. If you want the job, they will more than likely ask where you would like to work and take that into "consideration"
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:12 pm to computerguy
2 of my friends are green jeans, they like what they do but they don't make shite. They are both trying to get on with BRPD or the sheriff
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:20 pm to computerguy
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Now that the wife is finishing residency
Trophy wife FTMFW! Mine finishes next spring, she will definitely be the bread winner, but I don't give a flying frick.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 12:36 pm to computerguy
hey man if you go to BCKFC.org, you will have to join-free. start a thread there asking the same question there is a guy(yak-a-lou) who is a green jean. he will respond
Posted on 1/31/12 at 2:47 pm to computerguy
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Have a Bachelor degree in IT from LSU
CS or ISDS?
Posted on 1/31/12 at 11:10 pm to computerguy
You better be in great shape.
I applied and made it through the first round of interviews, but was cut at the PT test. I met all of the requirements for pushups/situps/1.5mi run, but our class of 15 was 13 former military guys. Needless to say they were in tip top shape and ran circles around me and the other guy. I would say we were in average shape, but comparatively we couldn't keep up. We were both cut.
We were told we'd be running 70 miles a week by the end of the program.
After the PT test is another round of interviews including a lie detector test. Then I believe you begin the academy, which is 6 months. You get to go home on weekends.
I believe the beginning pay bracket was like $1800-$2300 a month. When you first start out you're going to be placed somewhere shitty and must live within 30 miles of that location. No relocation assistance. On call most of the time. You get a LDWF truck with no personal use. Sometimes required to stay at a camp for a few days.
eta: looks like daylower already nailed it.
I applied and made it through the first round of interviews, but was cut at the PT test. I met all of the requirements for pushups/situps/1.5mi run, but our class of 15 was 13 former military guys. Needless to say they were in tip top shape and ran circles around me and the other guy. I would say we were in average shape, but comparatively we couldn't keep up. We were both cut.
We were told we'd be running 70 miles a week by the end of the program.
After the PT test is another round of interviews including a lie detector test. Then I believe you begin the academy, which is 6 months. You get to go home on weekends.
I believe the beginning pay bracket was like $1800-$2300 a month. When you first start out you're going to be placed somewhere shitty and must live within 30 miles of that location. No relocation assistance. On call most of the time. You get a LDWF truck with no personal use. Sometimes required to stay at a camp for a few days.
eta: looks like daylower already nailed it.
This post was edited on 1/31/12 at 11:15 pm
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:14 am to computerguy
my folks personnally knew two agents who were killed while doing their jobs.
One got shot while investigating illegal hunting on private property.
the other one got hit in the back of the head while searching someones boat and drowned.
both of them had wifes and very small children. They never caught anyone for the death of the one that got shot, but the two boaters got caught for knocking out the agent and then pushing him into the water.
One got shot while investigating illegal hunting on private property.
the other one got hit in the back of the head while searching someones boat and drowned.
both of them had wifes and very small children. They never caught anyone for the death of the one that got shot, but the two boaters got caught for knocking out the agent and then pushing him into the water.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 5:25 am to computerguy
I have a couple friends who are state wardens..... I try not to talk ti federal guys.
Let me know if u can find anyone to talk to.... 1 just finished academy last yr, so he can tell u the most up to date requirements
Bossfloss@rocketmail
Let me know if u can find anyone to talk to.... 1 just finished academy last yr, so he can tell u the most up to date requirements
Bossfloss@rocketmail
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