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Michigan Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications to join the department as a conservation officer.
In Michigan, Conservation officers act as fully licensed law enforcement to protect the state’s natural and historic resources. Throughout the state, officers ensure people are safely and legally hunting, fishing, and recreating in Michigan’s forests, parks, lakes, and rivers. The department seeks qualified individuals with a passion for the environment and law enforcement to join the other officers for training at the Michigan State Police Training Academy starting in January 2025.
Officers will train with other departments at the Lansing Academy to learn law enforcement standards. The department adds that previous law enforcement, hunting, fishing, or college education are not necessary before working with the department. Assuring that potential conservation officers can learn everything at the academy and during on-the-job training for more department-related education. Conservation Officer Korican says that the department looks for people who are passionate about the state’s outdoor recreation and natural resources and have a drive to push themselves to learn over the 26-week training period.
As state employees recruits will receive biweekly paychecks, lodging, meals, uniforms, and other essentials needed during training. The department will close the Conservation Officer application portal on May 23rd.
Those interested in learning more about becoming a Michigan DNR Conservation Officer can find more details here.
