Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer

PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING

Olympia (WA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer in Olympia, WA. The role emphasizes protecting Washington's fish and wildlife populations while maintaining law enforcement standards.

Candidates should possess exceptional qualifications, including an extensive background in hunting or fishing and a firm understanding of law enforcement principles. Responsibilities include enforcing regulations and embodying department values in both personal and professional settings.

Qualifications

Exceptional qualifications in law enforcement.
Minimum age of 21 with a valid driver's license.
No felony convictions as an adult or juvenile.

Responsibilities

Commitment to protecting Washington's fish and wildlife.
Exemplify WDFW Police core values.
Participate in hiring processes and eligibility requirements.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Ability to read, speak & write English

Physical fitness

Knowledge of hunting and fishing regulations

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Current Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) commission

Three years of full-time law enforcement experience

Job description

Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer

Last updated on June 15, 2026. PST Partner Agency since May 29, 2014.

We are looking for exceptionally qualified candidates who meet our minimum eligibility requirements, and are passionate about protecting Washington's fish and wildlife populations.

Exceptionally qualified applicants will not only meet or exceed our minimum qualifications, but will also have an extensive background in hunting and/or fishing, a clear understanding of our highly specialized brand of law enforcement, and a strong desire to protect Washington’s unique fish and wildlife species for future generations to enjoy. Exceptional candidates will also be able to provide examples of how they exemplify the WDFW Police core values (Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy) in both their personal and professional lives.

Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer Requirements

Written Examination: Yes, required. PST LEO Written Test Passing Score = 75% or Better.
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT): Yes, required. Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 10 days of passing required exam(s).
Minimum Age: 21.
High School Graduate/GED: Yes.
Driver's License: Required, Yes.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult: None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile: None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language: Mandatory. Multi-lingual applicants that are also fluent reading and writing English are encouraged to apply. WDFW is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Vision Requirements: 20/40 (corrected or uncorrected).
College Requirement: No.
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification: Current Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) commission or equivalent.
Prior Experience Requirement: Three years full-time law enforcement experience (full commission).
Veterans Preference Points: Yes.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant: We only consider the most recent score.
Request/Access Scores: As needed.

Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife - Lateral Fish and Wildlife Officer Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Driving
- Automatic: DUI within five years. Also includes reduced charges (e.g. negligent driving). Automatic: Pattern of traffic violations and/or auto accidents in the past five years or while employed in a criminal justice capacity. Potential: Applicant’s driving record.
Drug Usage
- Automatic: Any use of marijuana in the last 12 months. Automatic: Illegal drug use other than marijuana in the last 3 years. Automatic: Illegal drug use while employed in a criminal justice capacity. Automatic: Manufacture, sale, transporting for sale, or facilitating the sale of illegal drugs (unless under 21 at the time AND the act occurred more than 10 years from the date of application). Potential: Misuse of prescription drugs... Potential: Pattern or History of drug use. Potential: Illegal drug use while serving in the military.
Criminal Activity
- Automatic: Any felony conviction. Automatic: Any criminal conviction while employed as a criminal justice professional. Automatic: Conviction for any crime under a domestic violence statute. Potential: Adult misdemeanor convictions. Potential: Recent or pattern of Fish and Wildlife and/or natural resource violations.
Employment
- Automatic: Dishonorable or bad conduct discharge from the United States armed forces. Automatic: Falsification of an application... Automatic: Revocation or denial of any CJTC/POST certified status. Potential: Law enforcement applicants involved in open administrative investigations or inquiries. Potential: Any termination, or resignation in lieu of termination, from a law enforcement agency, or other form of employment. Potential: Patterns of substandard employment performance and/or disciplinary actions. Potential: Civil litigation while employed in a criminal justice capacity. Automatic: Not in compliance with income tax or child support payments at the time of application. Potential: Failing to pay financial obligations; accounts in collections, garnishment of wages, civil litigation (bankruptcy), etc.
Other
- Automatic: Any conduct or pattern of behavior that would tend to disrupt, diminish or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession. Automatic: Candidates with any tattoos that are deemed offensive may be disqualified. Visible tattoos will be evaluated by the appointing authority. Potential: Visible piercings will be evaluated. Potential: Incomplete Personal History Statement (PHS), or inaccurate/outdated information provided in PHS.