Administrative Warden Captain The Administrative Warden Captain is responsible for the administration and implementation of the law enforcement program and/or the supervision of the law enforcement personnel and law enforcement operations in their assigned area of responsibility. The Administrative Warden Captain is knowledgeable in administrative procedures, conservation law enforcement, criminal law, criminal procedure, search & seizure, detention & arrest, the judicial process and general personnel matters. The provide program management and implementation, operational and administrative oversight, and program coordination. Program Administration: Programmatically plans, coordinates, and implements the FWP enforcement program, operations, and law enforcement efforts in support of regional Warden Captain operational priorities. The Administrative Captain is responsible for contributing to the development, monitoring, and evaluation of enforcement programs, policies, processes and procedures statewide. They will monitor division budgetary expenditures, contribute to fiscal planning and effective implementation of budgetary priorities, and coordinate procurement efforts. They maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of various department and law enforcement records. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Enforcement, this position coordinates the functions and activities of the various division programs such as, but not limited to, enforcement training, the recruitment, selection, and hiring processes for new wardens, Tipmont Crimestoppers program, and commercial permitting. The Administrative Captain may be required to prepare and present testimony for legislative and/or commission and board meetings and hearings; attend public meetings, and temporarily act in place of the Chief of Enforcement in some public venues. Program Coordination: Assists and supports coordination of special enforcement efforts between regions in conjunction with regional Warden Captains. Facilitates collaboration between regional staff and headquarters staff in support of division programs. Works collaboratively with the fish, wildlife and parks programs to organize and plan enforcement services accordingly throughout the state. Participates in department legislative planning efforts. Proactively engages with and monitors other division/bureau programs which offer intersection with enforcement division operations in an effort to maximize department effectiveness. Drafts memorandums and proposals related to the responsible management of the state's wildlife and recreational resources. Manage agreements and effectively liaisons with partner law enforcement agencies and other state agencies. Information and Technical: Facilitates enforcement CAD functionality, mobile form/intel data report processes, and enforcement radio maintenance and programming. This primarily occurs through agreements with other agencies, contract work, or coordination with department and other state agencies. May be required to acquire necessary technical intelligence to ensure continuity within these functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
(Education and Experience): The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are attained with a bachelor's degree in Fish and Wildlife Biology or Management, Park Management, Outdoor Recreation, Criminal Justice or a closely related field and 3 or more years of job-related work experience. An applicant must be: At least 18 years of age on the date of appointment. A United States citizen and must be or become a Montana resident in conjunction with appointment as a Fish, Wildlife & Parks Warden. In excellent physical and mental health and must be able to pass a medical examination and a strength and agility test according to standards set forth by the Montana Board of Crime Control and prescribed by the department (minimum visual acuity is 20/100 corrected to 20/20 in both eyes).