Application and Test

Apply

LDWF posts openings for law enforcement agents on the Department of Civil Service’s website listed under “Wildlife Cadet.” If you’re interested in a position, you must submit an application for employment via the website by the closing date of the position announcement.

Job Notification

To subscribe to state Law Enforcement jobs and get notifications for when the position of Wildlife Cadet is open, please click here and select the "Law Enforcement" category check box. This is very important as you do not want to miss the application window that usually lasts a few weeks.

Civil Service Test

Take the Protective Services Exam (PSE) and get a score of 77 or above. Apply to take the test on the Department of Civil Service’s website.

For a PSE sample test, please click here.

For civil service test locations, please click here.