EQUIPMENT
Wildlife Managers are well equipped and are issued duty gear required to perform the job. Law enforcement items include: gun, holster, uniform belts, handcuffs and case, magazine pouch, baton, police vest. Camping and patrol items include binoculars, spotting scope, toolbox, tow strap, camping stove, animal control pole, etc. A patrol vehicle equipped with lights, siren and radio is issued to each Wildlife Manager. Vehicles such as ATV’s and boats may be utilized depending on the activities associated with the Wildlife Manager district. Wildlife Managers are provided a monthly uniform allowance.

TRAINING
Wildlife Manager Trainees are required to attend and successfully complete intensive training at an Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) accredited law enforcement academy to become certified peace officers in the state of Arizona.  While attending the academy, trainees are employees and will be paid by the Department.   The academy is both mentally and physically challenging, so trainees must prepare themselves for these conditions.  If you are not on a physical fitness program, the following link will provide information that will help you prepare for the physical challenges you will encounter at the academy.

Prior to attending the law enforcement academy, Wildlife Manager trainees are required to attend the Department’s two-week pre-academy training at Phoenix headquarters to provide them with specific Department information and equipment. Following the law enforcement academy, trainees will attend a 12-week Wildlife Manager Training Academy to become wildlife enforcement officers. A portion of the Wildlife Manager post-academy training is conducted at Phoenix headquarters, while a portion requires travel throughout the state and may require extensive camping. Trainees then participate in the 14-week Wildlife Manager Training Officer (WMTO) program.  During the WMTO program, trainees work with assigned training officers anywhere in the state for on-the-job training and evaluations. Housing is provided during the law enforcement academy, but IS NOT provided during any training conducted at Phoenix headquarters. It is the trainee’s responsibility to find housing in the Phoenix area or find other accommodations (i.e., commute from current residence) for the duration of this phase. Travel costs will be provided when the trainee’s duty post changes from the Phoenix area.

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