If you or someone you know has been debating about applying for the upcoming conservation officer academy, don’t wait any longer! The DNR is accepting applications through Friday, Feb. 26. This is a unique opportunity to work outdoors while protecting Michigan’s natural resources and serving local communities.
A college degree or previous law enforcement training is not required for the job – recruits receive paid training for everything they need to know (like rescuing someone from a submerged vehicle, as shown in this photo from the 2018 CO academy). Once hired, conservation officers are full-time State of Michigan employees and receive biweekly paychecks.
