Education
To become a conservation officer one must major in something that deals with wildlife resources, recreation management, fish and wildlife management, criminal justice, or a science major related to these. As a junior in college one can become a trainee in which they may receive a part time job and will be under the supervision of an experienced conservation officer. Depending upon the state and what the trainee majored in, after graduation and completion of the trainee program one may have to go to law enforcement school to become a peace officer at the very least (Warden Trainee). “In addition they should be physically fit, have good communication skills and are able to make rational decisions in difficult situations” (Warden Trainee). One must also take and pass the state civil service exam for Environmental Conservation Officers (Huss 13). Then an aspiring conservation officer is ready to apply for a job. “Applicants should have the knowledge, skill and ability to work outdoors at all times and in all weather extremes” (Warden Trainee).
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