Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer
Last updated on October 23, 2024
PST Partner Agency since May 29, 2014
Important Information
We will not be adding any lateral Officers until late spring 2025, as that is when our next DFW In-House Academy will take place.
Make sure that your Personal History Statement is complete (DETAILED) when submitted.
Lateral candidates must have at least three years of full-time law enforcement experience and a current CJTC commission or equivalent to meet the minimum requirements.
Please review our updated disqualifiers at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/enforcement/jobs/requirements
To find job details, go to: https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/enforcement/jobs
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) will have to review your training profile/background and any academy certifications in order to determine whether your certification is recognized. Please view their process here.
Duty stations are assigned upon completion of the entire hiring process. Duty Stations are assigned per mission need and candidates may not always receive the area they desire. However, there are opportunities for movement as positions come open, thus a candidate could eventually end up in the desired location. Candidates should be flexible and willing to move upon application for a Fish and Wildlife Officer career.
We are looking for exceptionally qualified candidates who meet our minimum eligibility requirements, and are passionate about protecting Washington's fish and wildlife populations.
Exceptionally qualified applicants will not only meet or exceed our minimum qualifications, but will also have an extensive background in hunting and/or fishing, a clear understanding of our highly specialized brand of law enforcement, and a strong desire to protect Washington’s unique fish and wildlife species for future generations to enjoy. Exceptional candidates will also be able to provide examples of how they exemplify the WDFW Police core values (Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy) in both their personal and professional lives.
*Please pay close attention to the minimum requirements and disqualifiers before applying for a Fish and Wildlife Police Officer position.*
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Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer Requirements
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| Written Examination |
Yes, required PST Written Test Passing Score = 75% or Better |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
Yes, required Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam. |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | None. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language |
Multi-lingual applicants that are also fluent reading and writing English are encouraged to apply. WDFW is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. |
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| Vision Requirements | 20/40 (CORRECTED OR UNCORRECTED) | ||
| College Requirement | No | ||
| Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification | Current Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) commission or equivalent | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | Three years full time law enforcement experience. | ||
| Veterans Preference Points | Yes | ||
| Other Preference Points | No, other preference points are not available. | ||
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| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We only consider the most recent score | ||
| Request/Access Scores | AS-NEEDED | ||
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer Disqualifiers
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.
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Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer
Contact a RecruiterAgency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s)
Other Washington State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife positions
Fish and Wildlife Officer
Communications Officer/Dispatcher
COVID-19 UPDATES
5/6/2020 Update:
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.
We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.
4/1/2020 Update:
If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.
FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION
We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.
To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).
You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:
Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test
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PST staff are working remotely and are available by email at contact@publicsafetytesting.com. We anticipate a high email volume and will respond as quickly as possible.
