Fish & Game Marshal

Job Identification:

Position Summary:

The Fish & Game Marshal reports to the Lieutenant of Investigations and is responsible for protecting life and property, preserving public peace, and enforcing applicable tribal, federal, state, and local laws, including fish and game regulations.

This position safeguards tribal lands, waterways, wildlife, and natural resources through proactive law enforcement, conservation efforts, emergency response, and community engagement. Responsibilities include investigating violations, apprehending offenders, supporting search and rescue operations, and promoting safe and lawful outdoor recreation.

The Fish & Game Marshal also supports community-oriented policing through education, outreach, and collaboration with tribal citizens and partner agencies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Patrol assigned areas by foot, motor vehicle, ATV, or watercraft to detect, prevent, and investigate violations of tribal, federal, state, and local laws, including fish and game regulations.
• Enforce natural resource laws, regulations, and ordinances related to hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, navigation, trespassing, and ATV operation.
• Patrol tribal lands, lakes, waterways, and wildlife areas to protect natural resources, prevent poaching, and ensure the safety and preservation of wildlife habitats.
• Conduct wildlife and game population monitoring activities, including game counts, predator control patrols, and assistance with wildlife management and ceremonial harvests.
• Respond to complaints, calls for service, emergencies, and reports of non-compliance involving conservation, public safety, and criminal violations.
• Search for, collect, protect, and preserve evidence; identify and interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and involved parties; and develop investigative leads.
• Issue citations and violation notices; serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other legal documents; and testify in court as required.
• Take appropriate enforcement actions, including the authorized use of firearms or force, to protect life, property, and public safety.
• Provide protection for public officials, prisoners, citizens in danger, and tribal property as assigned.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with tribal citizens, schools, youth programs, and community organizations through community-oriented policing and conservation education.
• Deliver public education and outreach on conservation, wildlife protection, outdoor safety, and responsible hunting and fishing practices.
• Demonstrate effective public speaking and communication skills during school programs, community events, public meetings, and media interactions.
• Build, maintain, and repair fences, structures, and habitat improvements to support wildlife conservation efforts.
• Collaborate with BIA and tribal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on joint operations and investigations.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain records related to incidents, investigations, enforcement actions, and daily activities.
• Stay informed of community conditions, resource concerns, and emerging issues; provide recommendations to command staff as appropriate.
• Successfully complete required training and maintain all required certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Duties and responsibilities associated with this position may change based on operational or organizational needs.
• Participate in committees, task forces, or other professional or community activities, as applicable.