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Pennsylvania State Game Warden 


The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s mission is to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats, while promoting hunting and trapping, for current and future generations.

If you are interested in serving this mission, read on:

Game Warden Recruitment Criteria

Benefits and Incentives

  • Health Care Coverage
  • Visions, Dental & Prescription Plans
  • Paid Holidays & Two Weeks Paid Vacation in First Year
  • Flexible Shifts/Schedules
  • In-Home Office & Office Reimbursement
  • Take Home Patrol Vehicle
  • Early Retirement
  • Training, Promotion & Career Advancement Opportunities
  • All Uniforms & Equipment Provided


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Cadet Resources

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a duty to manage the commonwealth's wild birds and mammals for current and future generations and is looking for men and women willing to make a career-long commitment to this mission. If you are interested in a unique law enforcement career, take time to review the information below and consider if this demanding, but fulfilling lifestyle is for you.

State Game Warden Cadets will attend Ross Leffler School of Conservation in Harrisburg. The agency will continue to seek qualified candidates who have a genuine interest in becoming a Pennsylvania Game Warden.