Careers in Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement

How to Apply

Enforcement has two different tracks for employment. Select the one that best fits you:

• New Applicants
• Lateral Entry (experienced law enforcement officers only)

New Applicants
Fish & Wildlife Officer 1 (Employment Announcement)

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Program utilizes a testing service known as Public Safety Testing (PST) to conduct continuous entry-level candidate testing. Applicants who score sufficiently high in the PST testing process will be considered for additional civil service testing to be administered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Scores on the PST and Department administered exams will be combined to establish an eligibility list.  You will be able to view information about our agency as well as our entry-level requirements

Public Safety Testing can be reached at www.publicsafetytesting.com or by calling (866) HIRE911.

Candidates will be selected by ranking from the eligibility list for further consideration in the selection process.   The selected candidates will be notified by mail of additional testing dates, times and location.

The following documents must be on file with WDFW prior to the second phase testing:

• Completed Application from Public Safety Testing
• A signed and notarized Applicant Liability Waiver and Release Agreement (also found on the Public Safety Testing website)
• Personal History Statement from Public Safety Testing
• Copy of your birth certificate
• Copy of your social security card
• Copy of your driver’s license
• Abstract Driving Record (may be obtained from the Department of Licensing)
• Copy of college degree(s)
• A sealed official college transcript(s)
• Military discharge certificate of report of separation (form DD214) if applicable

Lateral Entry Only
This is an opportunity for experienced law enforcement officers to apply for positions as Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers. This announcement will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur throughout the state. To be considered, you must indicate on the application that you are available and willing to work anywhere in the state of Washington.

Persons interested in applying for Fish & Wildlife Officer 1 (Lateral Entry) can now download the application packet below:

• Fish & Wildlife Officer 1 - Lateral Entry (Employment Announcement)
   
• Fish & Wildlife Officer Application Packet
  The packet consists of the following items:
  • Personal History and Background Questionnaire - 20 pages
  • Waiver and Authority for Release of Information - 1 page

• State of Washington Employment Application

When Applications are Accepted
Applications are only accepted during open register periods. The Fish & Wildlife Officer 1 register currently opens twice annually, normally in March and September. Applicants will need to obtain a copy of the Fish & Wildlife Officer 1 Announcement and complete a State of Washington Application form in addition to the Fish & Wildlife Officer Application Packet.

All application materials must be sent to the address noted on the announcement by the specified closing date. Incomplete packets may result in your application being rejected.

Contact Information
Specific questions can be directed to the:

WDFW Enforcement Program
Lt. Steve Crown
(360) 902-2923
crownslc@dfw.wa.gov

WDFW Human Resources
(360) 902-2276

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or TDD (360) 753-4107.