New here, future Fed

[Bumpr1080]

Hello all, I recently have been awarded a promotion to full time US Forest Service LEO gig in California and am looking forward to getting started and getting to FLETC when I get a slot.

A little background- I’ve worked for the USFS for 12 years as a trails foreman, wilderness ranger and Wilderness program manager. The entire time as an FPO ( Forest protection officer) which is a non-commissioned, class B misdemeanor only enforcement position. However I gained extensive experience patrolling alone and making contacts, issuing tickets and coordinating investigations with fish and game and such- which allowed me to rise to the top of the applicant pool.

I’m excited to (digitally) meet all of you!

[Levithane]

The forest service you say? Ratatatat will more than likely have a legendary rant about your agency.

[wheresthebeef]

Congratulations! I was also a non-LEO USFS employee.
I know many of the FS LE staff from region 5 - excellent bunch of people with few exceptions.

The forest service you say? Ratatatat will more than likely have a legendary rant about your agency.

You're probably thinking about US Fish & Wildlife, although Ratatatat always has good viewpoints and stories about land management LE in general.

[Ratatatat]

Never worked for the Forest Service.

Thank the Lord.

[Bumpr1080]

Thanks for the ‘hello’ guys!

[WindyCityCold]

Welcome and good luck in your new position. I never heard much about the US Forest Service but looked up and see that are hiring for a variety of jobs locally. Is there generally an upper age limit on the jobs?