Cadet State Trooper - Phx Testing September 26

GovernmentJobs.com — Arizona DPS; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Arizona DPS is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for Cadet State Trooper vacancies across the state. Cadets participate in AZ P.O.S.T. Basic Training and other DPS training to perform general duty police work.

Upon successful completion of training and certification by AZ P.O.S.T., the incumbent is reclassified to State Trooper. The recruitment supports assignments anywhere in the State based on Department needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English grammar and composition.
• Skill in operating a vehicle.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective actions.
• Ability to maintain composure and work under highly stressful conditions.
• Ability to read and understand complex written information.
• Ability to observe and recollect details.
• Ability to follow oral directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work varied hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime.
• Ability to perform work for extended periods in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Maintain composure and perform effectively under stress.
• Read and understand complex written information.
• Observe and recollect details.
• Understand and follow oral directions.
• Work independently and with others as required.

Skills

English Grammar

Vehicle Operation

Situational Analysis

Composure Under Stress

Reading & Information Processing

Observation & Recall

Oral Instructions

Independent Work

Team Cooperation

Job description

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Cadet State Trooper vacancies statewide. Cadet State Troopers participate in Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ P.O.S.T.) Basic Training Curriculum and other training designated by the Department of Public Safety to learn general duty police work. Performs related duties as assigned. Upon successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T., the incumbent is reclassified to State Trooper. This is a competitive classification.

As a reminder, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) places Troopers in various locations throughout the State, depending upon the needs of the Department. You must be willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the State if you are offered a

Knowledge of:

• 1. English grammar and composition.

Skill in:

• 1. the operation of a vehicle.

Ability to:

• 1. analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• 2. maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.
• 3. read and understand complex written information.
• 4. observe and recollect details.
• 5. understand and follow oral directions.
• 6. work independently.
• 7. establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• 8. work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime.
• 9. perform work for extended periods of time in environments of ex