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How much do forest guard jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for forest guard in California is $19.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a forest guard?

A Forest Guard is responsible for protecting and conserving forests, wildlife, and natural resources. Their duties include patrolling forest areas, preventing illegal activities like poaching and deforestation, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws. They may also assist in firefighting, wildlife rescue, and afforestation efforts. The role requires physical fitness, vigilance, and a strong commitment to environmental conservation.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a forest guard?

A Forest Guard's daily responsibilities generally include patrolling assigned forest areas, monitoring for signs of illegal activities like poaching or unauthorized logging, and ensuring visitor safety. They also record observations of wildlife, maintain trails and firebreaks, and report any environmental hazards or infractions to senior officials. Collaboration with other forest staff, law enforcement agencies, and sometimes local communities is a key part of the job. This position offers varied tasks and the opportunity to work outdoors while playing a vital role in environmental conservation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the forest guard position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forest Guard, you need strong observational skills, physical fitness, basic knowledge of forestry and wildlife management, often with a high school diploma and specialized training in forest protection. Familiarity with GPS devices, radio communication systems, and occasionally basic firefighting equipment is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal communication are important soft skills for interacting with the public and reporting incidents. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the safety and preservation of forest ecosystems while effectively responding to emergencies and enforcing conservation laws.

How do you become a forest guard?

To become a forest guard, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, physical fitness, and knowledge of forestry or environmental science. Entrance exams, interviews, and sometimes training in wildlife management or conservation are part of the selection process.

What cities in California are hiring for Forest Guard jobs?

Cities in California with the most Forest Guard job openings:

Infographic showing various Forest Guard job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,605 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Verifying Official (VO)/ID Card Operator, USARC DEERS/RAPIDS

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Mountain View, CA โ€ข On-site

$44K - $47K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Summary: Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a highly qualified Verifying Official (VO)/ID Card Operator to provide administrative support services to the US Army Reserve Command (USARC) G-1, necessary for processing identification issuance requests and issuing identification badges for building and system access to eligible recipients in support of the USARC Identification Card Office (ICO). The USARC Command currently operates ICOs in different locations throughout the United States. The main responsibility of these Common Access Card (CAC) offices is to provide Department of Defense (DoD) CACs and Uniformed Services Identifications (USIDs) to eligible recipients in order to ensure that authorized personnel have identifications to secure and allow efficient physical access to Government facilities, access to secure web sites, and email systems.

The USARC ICOs are also tasked with operating identification issuance systems, and issuing CACs to uniformed service members, retirees, family members/dependents and other eligible recipients such as Contractors assigned to work with USARC. The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) is responsible for providing all functional oversight for the ICOs equipment, software and maintenance of the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)/ Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) sites. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: Shall provide administrative support services and to effectively staff designated USID Card Office during the hours of operation.

Shall be responsible for the accountability, control, verification, and issuance of USIDs and CACs for active duty military, reserve and National Guard members, military retirees, family members/dependents, and other eligible recipients. Perform USID and CAC issuance support services by processing identification issuance requests and supporting the Government's issuance of identification badges for building and system access systems in accordance with regulations and DoD policy directives. Operate the USARC's USID Card Issuance Systems to verify information and conduct all required background checks to ensure verification of the recipient's eligibility shall be performed with a 100 percent degree of accuracy.

Perform all required USID and CAC issuance verification tasks to include researching and reviewing source documents, verifying eligibility, and discussing entitlements as defined in accordance with regulations and DoD policy directives, and the RAPIDS Training Guide. All Contractor personnel staffing RAPIDS Workstations shall be certified as "VOs." Ensure uniformed service members, their family members, and other eligible beneficiaries receive the DoD benefits to which they are entitled. With the added responsibility of issuing ID cards, the VO is on the front lines of defending national security interests and plays an important role in keeping our country safe

A VO performs all VO tasks which includes, but is not limited to, the following: Protects the privacy and confidentiality of data on the RAPIDS terminal screen Verifies the identity of card recipients as required by the applicable regulations before entering applicant data in RAPIDS Views and scans documents that establish benefit or ID card eligibility before entering data into DEERS or issuance of ID cards Enters DoD Sponsor and family member information, issues DoD ID cards using RAPIDS workstations, suspends privileges and updates DEERS as necessary. Process and complete DEERS/RAPIDS input and updates accurately and in timely manner. Contractor shall maintain all required information and records in the DEERS/RAPIDS system.

Operate DEERS RAPIDS equipment to update and maintain electronic and paper filing systems to support CAC statistics, hiring actions, and the entry or any additional CAC information and correspondence received.Required Qualifications: Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of experience in a Customer Service environment, preferably in an HR-related position. Able to perform various administrative tasks and procedures and exercise discretion. Shall be proficient in both oral and written communication, and must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, etc

Must successfully complete RAPIDS certification IAW PWS 1.16. Clearance: An Active SECRET Security Clearance is required for all positions located at the USARC G-1 (Fort Bragg, NC); all other positions must pass a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) Tier 1 investigation and background check is required Location: Hoover, AL / Pago Pago, American Samoa / Los Alamitos, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Mountain View, CA / Aurora, CO / Orlando, FL / Fort Gillem, GA / Fort Shafter, HI / Darien, IL / Arlington Heights, IL / Forest Park, IL / Fort Knox, KY / Devens, MA / Livonia, MI / Saipan, Guam / Vicksburg, MS / Charlotte, NC / Fort Bragg, NC / Londonderry, NH / Fort Totten, NY / Rochester, NY / Williamsport, PA / Johnstown, PA / Moon Township, PA / Fort Buchanan, PR / Greenville, SC / Grand Prairie, TX / Houston, TX / Salt Lake City, UT / Abingdon, VA / Marysville, VA / Vancouver, WA Travel: Some Travel will be requiredRequired Qualifications: Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of experience in a Customer Service environment, preferably in an HR-related position. Able to perform various administrative tasks and procedures and exercise discretion

Shall be proficient in both oral and written communication, and must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, etc. Must successfully complete RAPIDS certification IAW PWS 1.16. Clearance: An Active SECRET Security Clearance is required for all positions located at the USARC G-1 (Fort Bragg, NC); all other positions must pass a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) Tier 1 investigation and background check is required Location: Hoover, AL / Pago Pago, American Samoa / Los Alamitos, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Mountain View, CA / Aurora, CO / Orlando, FL / Fort Gillem, GA / Fort Shafter, HI / Darien, IL / Arlington Heights, IL / Forest Park, IL / Fort Knox, KY / Devens, MA / Livonia, MI / Saipan, Guam / Vicksburg, MS / Charlotte, NC / Fort Bragg, NC / Londonderry, NH / Fort Totten, NY / Rochester, NY / Williamsport, PA / Johnstown, PA / Moon Township, PA / Fort Buchanan, PR / Greenville, SC / Grand Prairie, TX / Houston, TX / Salt Lake City, UT / Abingdon, VA / Marysville, VA / Vancouver, WA Travel: Some Travel will be required