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Senator Faber’s
Weekly Newsletter
March 21, 2011
Interested in
becoming an Ohio Wildlife Officer?
ODNR - Applications are being accepted beginning Monday, March 28
through Friday, April 15, for the next wildlife officer training
school, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR),
Division of Wildlife. ODNR is seeking to fill approximately 18 new
wildlife officer positions throughout Ohio.
Wildlife officers have statewide jurisdiction to enforce wildlife
regulations, investigate allegations of waterway pollution, protect
state property and make arrests. They also conduct educational
programs, advise landowners on dealing with wildlife, and keep local
agencies and conservation organizations updated on wildlife projects
and regulations. They frequently work alone and can be assigned
anywhere in the state.
“We are looking for individuals who are interested in law enforcement,
wildlife conservation and public service. They need to work
independently and have good communication skills,” said Vicki Mountz,
acting chief of the Division of Wildlife.
To be considered for the wildlife officer training school, applicants
must be at least 21 years of age by April 1, 2012, and have a valid
driver’s license. An associate’s degree or completion of an
undergraduate core program in fish and/or wildlife management, criminal
justice, environmental law enforcement or related fields is required by
the end of August 2011.
Applicants must also be able to demonstrate physical fitness according
to standards developed by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission,
as well as swim 100 yards in five minutes and tread water for five
minutes.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take
a state proficiency examination offered on June 4 in central Ohio.
Top scoring candidates will then undergo interviews and pre-employment
evaluations. Those who are selected as cadets will attend the wildlife
officer academy for about six months. During the academy, cadets will
study law enforcement, fish and wildlife management techniques, and
learn informational and educational skills. The academy will commence
in early January 2012.
To obtain more information, go to www.wildohiocareers.com.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise
use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.
Visit the ODNR Web site at ohiodnr.com.
Lake Clean-up Day at
St. Mary’s
Looking to help out in the restoration of Grand Lake St. Marys?
You’ll soon get a chance to assist in the revitalization of our
lake. On Saturday, April 30th at 9 AM, a clean-up group
will be meeting at the East Bank, West Bank, and Windy Point
areas. For more information call 419-394-3611. I will
continue to work diligently on the restoration of Grand Lake St. Marys,
and I hope you will too. I am confident that by working together,
this challenging task will become much more achievable. I will
also continue to keep you informed as new things concerning GLSM
develop.
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