Join us for a Maine Game Warden Career Information Session
We’re looking for new team members who are dedicated to conserving Maine’s fish, wildlife and other natural resources and protecting the people who enjoy them.
Join us for an information session to meet current wardens and learn about the rewarding career, qualifications, and hiring process.
Opportunities are available statewide, with a greater number of opportunities available in Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, and Northern Penobscot Counties.
Sign up for a career information session today:
Sidney - Wednesday, January 7, 2026 6-8pm at the Sidney Headquarters
Bangor - Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 6-8pm at the Bangor Headquarters
Gray - Friday, January 16, 2026 from 6-8pm at the Gray Headquarters
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as their application is complete. Apply today for a full-time, permanent Maine Game Warden position.
Apply today to be a Deputy Game Warden next summer
These positions are full-time seasonal positions, from May 9, 2026 to the end of August. Deputy Game Wardens are assigned to specific bodies of water to enforce recreational boating rules and regulations and are a great way to begin a career with Maine Warden Service.
The hiring process is open until February 2, 2026. Applicants must successfully complete the Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test and ALERT exam to apply.
Learn More + Start Your Application Today
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Prepare for the application process by registering for a Physical Fitness Test:
Warden service applicants must pass the physical fitness test within one year of their Warden Service application date. Click here to view the physical fitness test descriptions and standards.
Maine Warden Service is administering the physical fitness test on Saturday, January 31 at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am. Click here to register for the Physical Fitness test online.
If you are unavailable to complete the test on January 31, you can call the Maine Criminal Justice Academy at 1-207-877-8000 to schedule another time.
Working in the beautiful Maine outdoors every day is a dream of many…. But what other perks come with serving as a Maine Game Warden?
 A 25-year retirement system
State paid health insurance and dental benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
All necessary outdoor law enforcement gear (Assigned 4X4 vehicle, watercraft, snowmobile, ATV, computer, telephone, GPS, digital camera, and a variety of other state-of-the-art equipment and apparel)
Upward and lateral mobility and rewarding specialty paths (K9 team, dive team, airboat operator, and more)
No day is the same, and each season brings on new challenges and views
The reward of protecting Maine’s natural resources and those who enjoy them
Can't make it to one of the scheduled sessions?
Maine Game Wardens are always happy to answer your questions or meet with you one-on-one to talk about this unique career path. Click here to set up a time to meet with a recruiter or ask a question.
Learn more about becoming a Maine Game Warden at mainegamewarden.com/gethired
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