Becoming a Conservation Officer
Indiana Conservation Officers (ICO's) on a search and recover mission.
Examples of equipment issued to officers in the field.
The ICO police bicycle patrol.
ICO divers train for the worst.
ICO's training on their new patrol rifles.
ICO's train in all weather conditions.
Patrol rifle training at Attebury military range.
Prerequisites to make application for attendance to the Conservation Officers Recruit Training School per 312 IAC 4-5-2 are as follows:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Be not less than 21 years of age on the date of appointment.
- Must posses the strength and agility needed to complete the physical conditioning and psychomotor skills requirements established by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board and successfully complete physical agility testing.
- Must demonstrate an ability to swim 100 yards without stopping and to tread water for at least 5 minutes.
- Must possess a valid license to operate an automobile.
- Is willing, if appointed, to reside and serve any place within Indiana, as designated by the Division Director.
- Is willing to refrain from engaging in any political activity prohibited by law.
- Must have achieved one of the following from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA):
- An associates degree (2 year program) as evidenced by a certified transcript.
- Successfully completed at least two (2) years toward a bachelor degree (four (4) year program) as evidenced by a certified transcript. (No trade school degrees accepted.)
- Submit to and satisfy standard psychological testing.
All individuals must meet these requirements in order to compete in the screening process. Individuals who do not meet the basic requirements should not apply. If you meet these requirements and are interested, notify the Law Enforcement Division, Department of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington St., Room W-255D, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Attn: Recruit Applicant File. Your name will then be placed on file to be notified of the next examination.
