BLM Law Enforcement Rangers play a critical role in land management because of their combined resource protection and search-and-rescue duties. Rangers must understand and convey conservation management and multiple-use principles and practices. They must know administrative, civil, and criminal law as well as individual constitutional rights. Rangers must conduct patrols, investigate crimes, manage budgets, negotiate agreements, and conduct search-and rescue missions while responding to the needs and interests of public stakeholders, such as ranchers and farmers, miners, foresters, and resource groups.

 

 

 

Recommended Courses:

 

• Natural Resources Management

• Environmental Science

• Social Science

• Criminal Justice

• Related Field

 

A college degree is preferred, but not mandatory.

 

Every BLM Law Enforcement Ranger is required to pass a drug test and extensive

security background check.