AZ Cadet State Trooper — Training & Patrol Prep

Arizona-Department-of-Public-Safety; Arizona; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Public Safety is testing applicants for the Cadet State Trooper program. The role is statewide with test sites in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Kingman and requires successful completion of AZ P.O.S.T. Basic Training for reclassification to State Trooper.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, hold a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 by academy start, and reside in Arizona with a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Must be able to read and understand complex written information.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work under highly stressful conditions and maintain composure.

Responsibilities

• Learns patrol, investigation, traffic control and safety, police methods, first aid, and community and police relations.
• Learns federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws.
• Learns Department policies and procedures.
• Learns to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports.
• Participates in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills necessary for the job.
• Learns proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Situational analysis

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical calculations

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Arizona Department of Public Safety is testing applicants for the Cadet State Trooper program. The role is statewide with test sites in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Kingman and requires successful completion of AZ P.O.S.T. Basic Training for reclassification to State Trooper.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, hold a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 by academy start, and reside in Arizona with a valid driver license.