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Become an Agent
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Agent wears their badge with pride. They wake up each morning on a mission to serve and protect our Sportsman’s Paradise. To be an enforcement agent means to understand the importance of bravery, respect, service, and sacrifice. If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to rise to the challenge and apply.
Rise to the Challenge at the Cadet Academy
To become an agent, qualified candidates must go through the following selection process. The selection process takes about five months to complete, and the academy takes six months for non-POST certified cadets and three and a half months for POST certified cadets.
Cadet Academy Timeline
Step 1: For applicants that are not exempt from taking the Protective Services Exam (PSE) Series 2100 Exam, a PSE 2100 score of 77 or higher is required to be eligible for the next academy. Passing PSE test scores are good for two years.
Step 2: The next Cadet Academy application period will be open from Dec. 1 to Dec. 22 for the job title "Wildlife Enforcement Cadet" on the Louisiana Civil Service website.
Step 3: Within a few weeks after the application period closed, the LDWF Enforcement Division will review applications and contact candidates.
Step 4: Chosen candidates will take physical training test consisting of pushups, situps, run and swim about three weeks after being contacted.
Step 5: Chosen candidates are interviewed for the job about a month after the physical training test.
Step 6: Chosen candidates are offered the job if selected about two weeks after interviews.
**Steps 4, 5 and 6 are subject to change based on the number of applicants**
Step 7: The Academy will begin at the Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Training Complex at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge about a month and a half after being selected for the job.
Step 8: Training at the academy takes six months to complete for non-POST cadets and three and a half months for Louisiana POST certified cadets.
Why Become an Enforcement Agent
Interview
If you're selected for an interview, you must fill out the below forms and bring them with you to your interview.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary, robust healthcare, benefits, and retirement.
Qualifications
Explore the qualifications for becoming an LDWF Enforcement Agent.
Wildlife Cadet Job Notification
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Application and Test
Understand the application and testing process.
FAQs
Explore answers to common inquiries about joining our team.
Training Academy
Do you have what it takes to become an agent?
Ready to make the Sportsman's Paradise your office?
Contact a Regional Recruiter today to begin your journey.