Have you ever thought about a career working in the big, beautiful, Buckeye outdoors?
To be considered for the wildlife officer cadet training school, applicants must be at least 21 years of age by May 1, 2020, and have a valid driver’s license. An associate degree or completion of an undergraduate core program in fish, wildlife management, criminal justice, environmental law enforcement or related fields is required by Sept. 1, 2019.
Applicants must also be able to perform the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program’s approved fitness testing entry standards for new recruits at the 30th percentile. This includes push-ups, sit-ups and 1.5-mile run. Applicants must also be able to swim 100 yards in five minutes or less, and tread water for a minimum of five minutes.
For more information, go to wildohio.gov/wildlifeofficer. To apply, go to careers.ohio.gov.
The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.
