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Wildlife Officer Career

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Who am I I am a very hands on person that likes to figure things out for myself. I feel that traditional school does not work for everyone, because everyone is not meant to do the same thing. There are certain ways that people learn better. Putting a bunch of people in a classroom and taking notes, is definitely not my way of learning. Recently I took the Myers-Briggs Personality Test, I was giver the result of ISTJ (Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging) (Jung Typology Test). The result given to me is something that I would agree with. The careers that were given to me through the test ,however, is something I would not agree with. Things such as Store Manager and Dental Assistant are careers I could not picture myself doing. As I said before, I do not believe that traditional schooling is for everyone. As of now schools are taking everyone and teaching them the same thing. Now that everyone is going to college and getting …show more content…

I grew up outside almost all the time, this is why becoming a wildlife officer has such an appeal to me. To become an officer you must, complete a 2-4 year degree in natural resources conservation and or criminal justice. I would also need to carry a firearm as well as be physically and mentally fit to make sure I can perform my job in all situations (US Fish and Wildlife Service). In the United States there are schools in Georgia, Arizona, and California to become a wildlife officer. Becoming a wildlife officer is a fairly well paying job with starting wages around 52,000 and people making up to 85,000 with just a couple years of experience. However, due to budget cuts expected to the national park system, it will be very hard to find a job in the field with only 2% growth expected in the next ten years (Wildlife and Game Officer). Becoming a wildlife officer can be very beneficial to your bank account, however, it will be very hard to find a job in that

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