Sponsoring Program: LE Interns & Volunteers

The Law Enforcement Student Internship Program introduces interested college students to career opportunities as a Game Warden, located statewide gain practical experience and training. The internship is designed for the student to obtain work experience by observing and assisting the Game Warden in his or her regular duties of enforcement of natural resource conservation, boating, and public safety regulations. Candidates accepted into the Law Enforcement Student Intern Program will attend a Law Enforcement Intern Orientation. After completion of orientation, the intern is assigned to report to a field supervisor and subsequently assigned to work with one or more Texas Game Wardens in their area of summer assignment. Interns are evaluated by their assigned supervisor during the summer employment period with the goal to obtain an acceptable rating in all areas of work performance criteria. While interns do not act or portray themselves as a peace officer, they do maintain all rights and responsibilities as a private citizen regarding aiding a peace officer. Interns are instructed and participate in maintenance of department equipment, prepare reports of enforcement activities and assist in presenting educational programs concerning department activities to the public as required. Interns are instructed in and expected to maintain a positive image with the public while working with a Game Warden and during the period of their employment with the department. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Website: www.tpwd.texas.gov/warden

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