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How to Become a LE Ranger

NOTICE: The Department of Natural Resources is working to unify its four law enforcement agencies (Forestry, Fire and State Lands; Outdoor Recreation; State Parks; and Wildlife Resources) into one DNR Division of Law Enforcement.

The unification will take place over the course of several years to ensure we are serving the public in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We also want our rangers, conservation officers and fire investigators to have the best training, equipment and opportunities available. Learn more here.

The law enforcement park ranger interview process occurs as positions become available. Occasionally, recruitment takes place to build a hiring roster. The interview process is a 2-4 day process.

When a law enforcement park ranger position opens up, it will be placed on the state jobs website (applicant must apply there to be considered for an interview). Once on the state jobs website, sort open jobs by job title. If you find “PARK RANGER”, we have an opening and you must complete the application on this site before the closing date.

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.

Forms to be completed after receiving letter with request to do so:
Personal History Statement 
Personal History Medical Form

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You must meet these qualifications:

Other preferences include:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Have a strong work ethic
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Have good moral character

Please note, there are standards that need to be met in order to qualify to be a peace officer in the state of Utah. Click here for more information.

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.

If you have questions, please call our Law Enforcement Office at 801-538-7359.