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Perform avoidance and deterrence services while in various local or remote terrain settings where wildlife is present. Bear Guards shall be prepared to move individuals out of harm’s way prior to taking defensive deterrence actions. The Bear Guard should be able to use sound judgement to determine when is best to utilize non-lethal versus lethal deterrence measures and follow state guidelines and company prcedures.
Job Responsibility:
Perform avoidance and deterrence services while in various local or remote terrain settings where wildlife is present
Pays constant attention to surroundings and work situations while creating and maintaining a safe work environment
Safely handles a firearm and is able to use it at a moment’s notice for wildlife deterrence
Responsible for daily care of weapon and ammunition
Writes reports of wildlife sightings/interactions and submits to supervisor
Willing to fly in small aircraft and helicopters, or other means of transportation as needed to access work sites
Possesses basic survival skills and the ability to navigate using GPS, compass or maps
Communicates as needed via satellite phones, inreach, SPOT and radios as determined
Requirements:
Possesses a high school diploma or GED
Must be able to read, write and converse fluently in English
Familiarity with a 12 gage pump action shotgun
Consistently and accurately shoots a target from a minimum of 25 yards
Must attend a 8-hour Wildlife Awareness and Gun Proficiency class
Ability to pass a background check to carry firearms
Ability to pass a drug screen
Ability to assemble, disassemble, and clean firearm
Must be fit for service at all times while in workplace
Experience recreating, hunting or working in the Alaska “backcountry” or wilderness
Nice to have:
Basic knowledge of in-the-field first responder aid and/or CPR
Comfortable camping or living in rustic accommodations in Alaska’s backcountry