Career & Volunteer Opportunities

State Game Warden Careers

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.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission will begin recruiting the 34^th class of Wildlife Conservation Officer Cadets at its Ross Leffler School of Conservation in Harrisburg. The agency is seeking up to 40 qualified candidates who have a genuine interest in becoming a Pennsylvania Game Warden.

The application period will be in late winter 2021. After applying, applicants must schedule to take the civil service exam. The exam is scheduled to be available beginning March 9, 2021. Applicants must possess a hunting license.

Applications will only be accepted online.

To be eligible to test you must meet one of the following; have completed 60 college credits, have two years and a minimum of 400 service hours as a commissioned Deputy Game Warden for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have four years of active duty military service with honorable discharge, have two years of service as a conservation law enforcement officer with a wildlife agency

After selections are made, the 34^th class will report for training likely in March of 2022 and graduate in 2023.

Applications 34th class of Wildlife Conservation Officer Cadets

Becoming a State Game Warden (PDF)

Cadet Candidate Fitness and Medical Testing Handbook (PDF)

State Game Warden Cadet Training (PowerPoint)

Personal Appearance Policy (includes body art) (PDF)

Today's Hunter and Trapper in PA

Physical Testing Specifications for State Game Warden Cadets (PDF)

Employment Opportunities

Commonwealth of PA Internal Job Opportunities page lists openings that are ONLY for current and former Commonwealth employees. Some positions are also available for current and former local government employees who have held civil service status.

If you do not have this experience, please visit the Commonwealth of PA Job Opportunities page for a complete listing of employment opportunities available for ALL job seekers.

Additional Opportunities

Forestry Internships Southeast Region Summer 2021 (PDF)
Land Management Internships Southeast Region Summer 2021 (PDF)
Forestry Internships Northcentral Region Summer 2021 (PDF)
Forestry Internship Southcentral Region Summer 2021 (PDF)
Deputy Game Warden
Hunter Education Instructor

2020 Summer Intern Log

Follow the adventures of the interns assigned to the Game Commission's Southeast Region.