Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
2070 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
An applicant may not have been convicted of any crime, for which the punishment has been imprisonment in a federal or state prison, nor shall he/she have been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law. Each applicant must successfully pass a polygraph examination. The polygraph examination will consist of a series of questions dealing with substance abuse and/or criminal activity.
An applicant must pass a physical agility test demonstrating physical skills, which may be used in the performance of duties as a Conservation Ranger. The physical agility test consists of the following events: ¾ mile run, ¾ mile obstacle run, and 50-yard fully clothed swim.
Each candidate must compete for current vacancies before a panel of experienced Conservation Rangers. The panel of Rangers will ask each candidate a series of structured questions to determine the applicant’s experience and knowledge in the areas of hunting, fishing, boating, and related outdoor activities. The applicant’s appearance, demeanor, verbal skills, and ability to make sound judgments will also be assessed during the interview.
All applicants must successfully pass a thorough medical examination by a licensed physician. All medical standards must be met in the areas of vision, hearing, ENT, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, rectal, hernia, genital/urinary, back and neck, extremities, nervous system, emotional stability, and laboratory analysis. For a complete description of the above medical standards, contact the Department of Natural Resources’ Training Academy at (478) 993-4540 or (478) 993-4545.