Proficiency Test Preparation

A written proficiency test will be administered for the position of Wildlife Officer Cadet. Successful completion of this exam is one of the first steps in the application and testing process for the position. The purpose of the test is to assess the applicants’ knowledge of certain topics. Questions will include a variety of multiple choice, identification, and true/false problems.

Specific areas that may be covered in the test include:

• Wildlife, fisheries, and natural resources management
• Hunting, fishing, and trapping in Ohio and related regulations
• Wildlife and fish identification
• Law enforcement and criminal justice
• Mathematics, grammar, and communications

Recommended Study Materials

The following is a list of recommended study materials and topics to be reviewed prior to the test. This list is not allinclusive and is merely a suggestion for test preparation.

• Principles and practices of wildlife and fisheries management and biology
• Life history and field guides of Ohio animals
• Hunter and trapper education and safety material
• The Constitution of the United Sates and Ohio
• The American system of criminal justice and law enforcement
• Hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations in Ohio
• Publications of the Division of Wildlife
• Basic, college level mathematics
• Grammar and spelling
• Communications and public speaking

Sample Test

Download the sample test to help prepare for the cadet proficiency test.

Sample Proficiency Test (PDF)