Sec. 11. (a) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, organize and conduct a training school for officer candidates and other employees of the division. A conservation officer may not be assigned to regular active duty until the officer has received training and successfully passed a course prescribed by the division director. The division director shall periodically prescribe and conduct supplemental training courses for all conservation officers of the division.
(b) The division director shall devise and administer examinations designed to test applicants in the qualifications required for the rank, grade, or position. Only those applicants who best meet the prerequisites may be appointed.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(a), (b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 9. Department of Natural Resources
14-9-8-3. Organization of Division
14-9-8-5. Compensation of Director and Conservation Officers
14-9-8-6. Appointment of Director
14-9-8-8. Appointment of Personnel
14-9-8-9. Political Activities Not to Be Required
14-9-8-10. Worker's Compensation
14-9-8-11. Training and Examinations
14-9-8-12. Probationary Employees
14-9-8-13. Ineligibility for Reappointment
14-9-8-14. Discharge, Demotion, or Suspension
14-9-8-15. Uniforms and Equipment
14-9-8-16. Powers and Duties of Conservation Officers
14-9-8-17. Police and Arrest Powers
14-9-8-19. Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Director, Officer, or Employee
14-9-8-20. Cooperation With Law Enforcement Officers; Investigations
14-9-8-21. Conservation Officers Fish and Wildlife Fund
14-9-8-21.5. Conservation Officers Marine Enforcement Fund
14-9-8-22. Retirement of Conservation Officers
14-9-8-23. "Turn in a Poacher" Program
14-9-8-24. Persons Authorized to Enforce Fish and Wildlife Laws
14-9-8-25. Conservation Officers Authorized to Work With Law Enforcement Agencies
14-9-8-27. Conservation Reserve Officer Assisting in Enforcement of Watercraft Laws