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Fish and Game Wardens

Fish and Game Wardens - Physical Demands

Fish and game wardens frequently:

  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Stand for long periods of time.

It is important for fish and game wardens to be able to:

  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
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  • Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
  • Determine the distance between objects.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for fish and game wardens to be able to:

  • React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
  • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
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  • Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
  • See objects in very bright or glaring light.
  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
  • Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
  • Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
  • While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
  • Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
  • Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
  • Move arms and legs quickly.
  • Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
  • See objects in very low light.
  • Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
  • Determine from which direction a sound came.
  • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.