How Can I Become A Park Ranger?

The Park Ranger interview process is completed twice a year, in the Spring and the Fall. It is a two to three day process.

If you are interested in becoming a Park Ranger, your first step is to go to the state jobs website. Sort open jobs by the title and find PARK RANGER and apply. After you apply and are qualified through the Utah Job Match System, you will receive a letter notifying you to download and complete the personal history background information by clicking below.

Some important factors for qualification are:

• You must have a bachelor's degree at the time you apply.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen at the time you apply.
• You must have a current/valid driver license.
• You must have a strong work ethic.
• You must have good moral character.
• You must enjoy working with people.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• You must not have used illegal drugs within the past 5 years.
• You must pass a physical fitness test. (Police Officer Standards and Training)

If you successfully complete the interview, physical fitness testing and background investigation, you will be invited to the remainder of the testing process.

This testing process includes:

• Profile Test
• Medical exam/drug screening
• Psychological Evaluation
• Polygraph Test
• POST Entrance Exam

Upon completion and passing of this process, a conditional job offer may be given.

To view or download personal history background information, click here or call Tammy Wright at 801-538-7359.