Game Warden Cadet Applicant Process

STEP 1: Application

• Submit your application on-line.
• Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified by email to continue on to step 2 if you meet the minimum requirements.

STEP 2: Physical Readiness Test (Pass/Fail only)

• Complete Game Warden Applicant Medical Release form signed by your physician.
• Complete Game Warden Cadet Applicant Informed Consent for Physical Readiness Test.
• Candidates must bring driver's license and completed forms.
• Candidates must have required documents prior to being allowed to participate in the Physical Readiness Testing.
• Candidates must successfully complete ALL components of the physical readiness test on the assigned day of testing to advance to interviews.
• Travel and hotel accommodations will be your responsibility and at your expense.

STEP 3: Interview (Based on Minimal Accumulative Cut Off Score)

• Only candidates who passed the Physical Readiness Test will advance to this step.
• Candidates will be contacted by the Regional Office to schedule an interview.
• Candidates must print and complete the Personal History Statement (Word) form.
• All forms and documents must be submitted at interview.
• Travel and hotel accommodations will be your responsibility and at your expense.

STEP 4: Background Investigation (Pass/Fail only)

• Only the top candidates will advance to this step.
• Candidates are required to furnish the background investigator with official college transcripts, DD214 (page 4) if applicable, a copy of a valid Driver's License, and verification of US citizenship.

STEP 5: Major Review

• Only candidates who successfully pass the background investigation will advance to this step.

STEP 6: Colonel, Lt. Colonel and Director of HR Review

• Only the top candidates will advance to this step.

STEP 7: Conditional Job Offer

• Candidates considered for employment will receive conditional job offers.
• Candidates are required to pass a physical and psychological evaluation as a condition of employment.
• Evaluations will be conducted in Austin, Texas.
• Travel and hotel accommodations will be your responsibility and at your expense.

STEP 8: Letter of Invitation to the Game Warden Training Academy

• Candidates that pass a physical and psychological evaluation will advance to this step based on available vacancies.
• TPWD reserves the right to approve or disapprove recommended appointments to cadet positions.