Ind. Admin. Code tit. 312, r. 4-5-2 – Prerequisites; conservation officer applicant

[Note: 312 IAC 4-5-2 was superseded by Interim Final Rule LSA #24-271 20241002-IR-312240271IFA. This document expires September 24, 2025.]

Sec. 2. An individual who applies to become a conservation officer shall meet the following requirements to be favorably considered:

(1) Provide proof the individual is a United States citizen, including:

(A) a copy of the individual's birth certificate; or

(B) a copy of the individual's:

(i) naturalization certificate;

(ii) certificate of citizenship;

(iii) United States passport; or

(iv) Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).

(2) Demonstrate the strength and agility needed to complete the physical conditioning and psychomotor skills requirements established by the Indiana law enforcement training board under 250 IAC 2-3.

(3) Achieve a high school diploma or a general education diploma (GED).

(4) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of appointment.

(5) Possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.

(6) Attest the individual is willing to reside and serve in any location designated by the division director in a form and manner prescribed by the department.

(7) Demonstrate an ability to:

(A) swim one hundred (100) yards without stopping; and

(B) tread water for at least five (5) minutes.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 4-5-2; filed Aug 3, 2001, 11:07 a.m.: 24 IR 3938; readopted filed May 29, 2007, 9:49 a.m.: 20070613-IR-312070145RFA; readopted filed Sep 19, 2013, 10:13 a.m.: 20131016-IR-312130170RFA; filed Oct 14, 2014, 3:29 p.m.: 20141112-IR-312130448FRA; errata filed Oct 17, 2014, 2:14 p.m.: 20141112-IR-312130448ACA; filed Jul 11, 2016, 3:33 p.m.: 20160810-IR-312150343FRA; readopted filed Jul 18, 2019, 8:40 a.m.: 20190814-IR-312190290RFA; filed Mar 11, 2025, 10:29 a.m.: 20250409-IR-312240379FRA)