Law Enforcement Career Development Opportunities

As an FWC officer, you may have the opportunity to serve on one of the agency’s elite dive teams — units trained and equipped to handle challenging underwater missions. These officers receive advanced training and use specialized gear to provide critical underwater capabilities across the state’s waterways.

Dive team members respond to boating accidents, derelict or sunken vessels, evidence recovery, and other complex underwater incidents. Regional dive teams are strategically staffed to enhance response capabilities during critical incidents, special details, and major operations.

Serving on a dive team offers officers the chance to apply their skills in unique and demanding environments while supporting the FWC’s core conservation mission and assisting other agencies.

The FWC’s K-9 Program offers an exciting and highly specialized career opportunity for law enforcement officers who want to take their skills to the next level. As part of this team, officers partner with expertly trained dogs to support a wide range of the Division’s critical missions.

K-9 teams play an essential role in detecting and preventing resource violations, conducting evidence recovery, and performing search and rescue operations. Their expertise extends to man tracking and article detection, making them a vital asset in the field. In addition to these high-stakes duties, K-9 units participate in routine patrols and regularly engage with the public through demonstrations that showcase their impressive capabilities.

For those seeking a challenging and rewarding path in law enforcement, the K-9 Program offers an unmatched blend of teamwork, tactical skill, and public service.

For officers who seek challenge, purpose, and the opportunity to serve at a high level, the Special Operations Group (SOG) represents one of the more elite assignments within the FWC.

SOG Teams enhance the agency’s ability to respond to critical incidents and special operations anywhere in Florida. Using advanced training, specialized equipment, and refined tactical skills, these officers provide rapid, effective response in any environment—from remote wilderness areas to open waters.

SOG missions include supporting regional operations, conducting search and rescue, providing dignitary protection, assisting with domestic security, and responding to high-risk incidents through Florida’s law enforcement mutual aid program. The teams also provide specialized assistance to local, state, and federal partners who may not have the equipment or capabilities for such missions.

Team members are carefully selected from within the Division for their exceptional law enforcement skills, motivation, professionalism, and physical fitness. Assignment to an SOG team is an opportunity to test your limits while making a tangible impact on public safety and conservation across the state.

The FWC Honor Guard is a prestigious ceremonial unit that represents the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with honor, professionalism, and pride. Composed entirely of volunteer officers, the team serves at events authorized by the Division Director or designee—upholding the highest traditions of law enforcement service.

Originally established to provide funeral honors for fallen FWC officers and other law enforcement members across Florida, the Honor Guard’s mission has since grown. Today, team members also participate in ceremonies such as FWC academy graduations, retirements, memorials, and civic events—serving as a visible symbol of the agency’s values, unity, and respect.

For officers who take pride in tradition, discipline, and representing something greater than themselves, the Honor Guard offers a meaningful way to serve the agency and the law enforcement community.