How Do You Become A Florida Game Warden?
Game wardens are peace officers in forests and fields, and on lakes and rivers. They monitor hunting and fishing activities in all seasons. They identify species of wildlife and can identify pollution where it occurs. The game warden must be trained in firearm use and police work. Only about 25 percent of all game warden applicants in Florida pass the job requirements, so be sure you are prepared to undergo all the training and pass all tests. The hiring process from initial application to actual hire takes almost a year in Florida. Possess two years (60 semester units) of college, including 18 units in biological sciences, police science or law enforcement, conservation, ecology, or related fields. Pass a civil service examination and complete on the job training through a state department of environmental protection. Take classes in natural science to learn wildlife species identification. You must pass all background checks, possess no record of criminal activity, have an excellent
