gamewarden

[jwmiller33]

how much does a CO make in a year? just curious.. like entry level

[P Floyd DSoM]

A DUI will disqualify an applicant if it's within the past 5 yrs. Don't try and hide it (or anything for that matter) they will find it out in the background. Like any law enforcement position, the backgrounder knows you had a life before applying for the job. Be up front, show you have learned from any mistakes that were made and a stupid mistake won't be held against you.

[P Floyd DSoM]

COs start at $22.67 per hr as per their last contract.

[Dave S]

COs start at $22.67 per hr as per their last contract.

Plus if you truly enjoy the outdoors and become a CO, you basically have no commute to work, get a 4x4 truck to drive, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats and even the possiblity of getting your pilots license.

To top it off, not everyone you encounter out in the field is doing something wrong. IMO, COs have a lower civil contact/infraction percentage whereas many of the times a City cop, Sheriff's Deputy or a State Trooper pulls you over, there's a reason other than to check your license.

If I were to get into Law Enforcement, the DNR would be the way to go.

[FrontenacPike]

It all comes down to how much they like you during your oral interview. If you are past your 5 year mark, it will all boil down to connections (recommendations) in the field and if they like your oral interview. Be straight forward DO NOT TRY AND HIDE IT, and take some re-hab classes to show that the DWI was a thing of your past and you are NOT an alcoholic.

Before College I debated going into the field of conservation, but after talking to a few and realizing that they work more than they fish and hunt, i decided not to. I couldn't work on every opener!!! I ended up choosing a degree in LE and working in the corrections field.

[Stratosman]

I am currently finishing up my law enforcement degree, well, about a year left anyway...finally decided to go back to finish what I started! Anyway I have looked into and talked a to a few people in the DNR and as previously stated, there is no way a DUI will get you past the door. Once I complete my degree and get POST certified, I will try to get in with the DNR, if so great, if not then I will keep trying even after I have a job in LE. Anyone in that field that I have talked to has said it's the best job in the world. Lots of flexibility and time off during the week, the best time to fish and hunt anyway IMO...

[jwmiller33]

why is this thread in the ice fishing forum?

[goose89]

most traffic. He ain't dumb.

[prov1900]

most traffic. He ain't dumb.

I have been waiting for a reply from the original poster to explain why they posed this question in the first place. I think we are all assuming that he/she is asking only for purposes of future employment.

[jwmiller33]

i think its obvious... the original poster wants to be, or is on track in law enforcement and wants to work for the DNR and has recently got a DUI

[Dave S]

I know of one situation where an individual was recently in Law Enforcement training, got a minor consumption and stayed in the class. He was removed from the program after #2.

As far as the DNR goes, the job requirements spell it out.

[jwmiller33]

S.O.L.

[CrappieBart]

I dought the poster would call the position "gamewarden" if he is a current student in the program, you think he would know better, but you never know.

[jwmiller33]

you would think someone going into law enforcement would know not to drink and drive either... thats why you cant assume things about people

[prov1900]

I dought the poster would call the position "gamewarden" if he is a current student in the program, you think he would know better, but you never know.

Exactly. That is why I smelled a "troll". IMO, when you post a question and there are tons of responses, you should make an attempt to "add to the discussion". Too much negative discussion about law officials.

[jwmiller33]

i really wish the original poster would have added some more to the convo.. i wanna hear why he wants to know

[goose89]

wplatehunter,

just curious, what do you do when you spot a "whiskey" plate??

[Jakesbuds]

wplatehunter,

just curious, what do you do when you spot a "whiskey" plate??

NVM misread your question

[wplatehunter]

Now that the law changed you have to treat them like every other vehicle.

[goose89]

Okay, now I'm real curious, or dumb. What did you do before the law changed, and what law changed??

[wplatehunter]

Before the Law changed you could stop a vehicle with DWI plates for the plates alone. Now you need a reason to stop the vehicle just like any other vehicle.

[goose89]

I did not know that.

[Big Buck Buster]

Then why do they issue the whiskey plates, if you can't stop them for that reason alone? They might as well have a standard plate on then.

[wplatehunter]

Because it's MN. Good question. Maybe extra $ for the state.

[Big Buck Buster]

Do you know if the people with the whiskey plates get them removed for an additional fee, or are they stuck with them for a period of time?