DNR: Become an Indiana Conservation Officer
The role of an Indiana Conservation Officer is centered on being service oriented. As the law enforcement division of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, we concentrate on full time police work focused on community needs within natural resource laws and rules. As an officer, you will experience interesting challenges that vary from day to day. You will also have the opportunity to become actively involved in your local community and with many organizations.
To be a good conservation officer candidate, you must be mature, responsible, tactful and dedicated to a career in natural resources law enforcement. Additional requirements:
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 21 years of age on the date of your prospective appointment as a conservation officer, (October 28, 2022.)
Complete a physical fitness test consisting of:
1 minute sit-up, 24
300 meter run, 82 seconds or less
Max push-up, 21
1.5 mile run, 18 minutes 56 seconds or less
Vertical jump, 13.5 in.
Demonstrate an ability to swim 100 yards without stopping and to tread water for at least 5 minutes.
Possess a valid license to operate an automobile.
Be willing to refrain from engaging in any political activity prohibited by law.
Submit to and satisfy standard psychological testing. You will work with minimum supervision in all kinds of weather.
