The current Ohio DNR Watercraft website can be found at watercraft.ohiodnr.gov as of March 15, 2013.

ODNR Watercraft Career Opportunities

Please check the Ohio Job Postings regularly to keep informed. Applications are accepted only for posted positions and only through the Ohio Job Postings web site.

Law Enforcement Careers

Join one of Ohio’s most respected and innovative law enforcement agencies. ODNR Watercraft Officers patrol all of the state’s waterways from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, enforce boating laws, and assist and educate boaters.

Extensive knowledge in law enforcement and an understanding and respect of seamanship combine to make a career as a State Watercraft Officer truly unique and rewarding.

  • Get more information about being an Officer with the Division of Watercraft [PDF; 199K].
  • Get a better understanding of the application process for becoming a State Watercraft Officer cadet [PDF; 255K].
  • See a video about the job [MOV; 7Meg].


Minimum Qualifications for Employment

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Drivers License
  • At least 21 years of age upon completion of Watercraft Peace Officer Training Academy
  • Must pass a swim test and physical fitness test [PDF; 65K]


On patrol
Safety Education
Training
Annual Training Requirements
  • Firearms qualification
  • Swim qualification
  • Physical fitness qualification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Compliance with OPOTA requirements
  • Ohio Boating Education Course Instructor Certification


Unusual Working Conditions

  • Exposure to inclement weather (hot/cold)
  • Required to work evenings/weekends/holidays during boating season (March-October)

For more information regarding a career in marine law enforcement, please call (614) 265-1045, or email us at watercraft@dnr.state.oh.us

RESOURCES

State of Ohio Jobs

Job Postings

For more information on any positions with the Division of Watercraft please call (614) 265-1045, or email us at watercraft@dnr.state.oh.us

Info for Cadet Applicants

General information [PDF; 199K].

Application process [PDF; 255K].

Swim test and physical fitness requirements [PDF; 65K]

Video [MOV; 7Meg].

Some of your questions may be answered in this news release.

The current Ohio DNR Watercraft website can be found at watercraft.ohiodnr.gov as of March 15, 2013.