What shifts do U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers work? Are they on duty 24 hours a day?

Question

What shifts do U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers work? Are they on duty 24 hours a day?

Answer 1

if you are talikng about a game warden, i just talked to one  the other day and he said he work a regular shift, 40 hours a week and every other weekend. he also said the calls never end( he gets calls about something all of the time).maybe you should give them a call.a police dept. can give you a number to call.here is a website, you might not live in Georgia, but it may give you a general idea.

Answer 2

The majority of law enforcement are on 24-7. If not on shift they are on call.

Answer 3

It depends on where they are working and what they are tasked with.  Officers in high recreation areas tend to work longer shifts in the summer months (say 10-12 hours).  As with any public servant involved in the law they can be called upon 24-7.  I think most work a pretty standard 40 hour week though.

There is a great book out called "The Forest Service & the Greatest Good: A Centennial History", by James G. Lewis.  It's the companion book to the documentary "The Greatest Good".  If you are really interested in working for the Forest Service I'd suggest getting both.  The first link below should help you'll find both the book and the DVD -- that and it's just a really cool site.

I still find it odd that the Forest Service is part of the USDA.

Good luck!