State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) and Cadet Minimum Qualifications

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Ranger Candidates must meet all the following requirements:

Two Years of College
Valid Driver's License
Be Physically Sound
Eighteen Years of Age
Pass a Comprehensive Background Investigation
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien in the process of applying for citizenship
20/20 Corrected Vision AND 20/40 Uncorrected Vision
No Felony Convictions

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*For specific questions regarding any of these requirements, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page.