Cadet State Trooper - Tucson Testing DEC 12

Arizona Department of Public Safety; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks candidates for Trooper training with a solid foundation in English grammar, police procedures, and physical fitness readiness. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens, high school graduates, at least 21 by training end, and willing to relocate anywhere in Arizona for duty assignments after training. Testing includes written and physical fitness components; successful candidates will enter an 18-month eligibility process and may be assigned to vacancies

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 21 by the end of AZ P.O.S.T. basic training.
• Arizona resident and valid driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Learns patrol, investigation, traffic control, police methods, and safety.
• Learns applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Learns department policies and procedures.
• Prepares clear, concise reports.
• Participates in a physical fitness program.
• Learns work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.
• Reads and understands complex written information.
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve information.

Skills

Analyze situations

Composure under stress

Reading comprehension

Observation and memory

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Flexible hours

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOTE: This posting is for applicants who wish to test in Tucson, Arizona. Hires can be placed throughout the state of Arizona. Current vacancies are in Metro Phoenix and Northern Arizona. Applicants will be considered for the July 2027 academy.

Testing Date - Saturday, December 12th at 8:00AM

Testing Location - Pima Community College - West Campus 2202 W Anklam - Tucson, Arizona 85709

Testing includes Written (Multiple Choice) Exam and Physical Fitness test

PHYSICAL FITNESS EVENT

MALES

• PUSH UPS 30
• SIT-UPS 35 in 60 seconds
• 300 METER SPRINT 61 seconds
• 1.5 MILE RUN 14:54 minutes

FEMALES

• PUSH UPS 15
• SIT-UPS 32 in 60 seconds
• 300 METER SPRINT 71 seconds
• 1.5 MILE RUN 15:05 minutes

Applicants who meet the qualifications will receive an email invitation with specific information regarding the test.

Applicants successfully completing written portion of the testing process will be placed on an 18-month eligibility list which will be used to fill vacancies in future academies. Future attempts will be provided to complete the physical fitness portion if not initially successful.

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 position as a State Trooper. Duty assignments will not be fully confirmed until after successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T. depending on the Department operational needs.

Training and Duties

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

Knowledge of:

1. 1. English grammar and composition.

Skill in:

1. 1. the operation of a vehicle.

Ability to:

1. 1. analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
2. 2. maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.
3. 3. read and understand complex written information.
4. 4. observe and recollect details.
5. 5. understand and follow oral directions.
6. 6. work independently.
7. 7. establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
8. 8. work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime.
9. 9. perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions.
10. 10. use specialized protective equipment or clothing.
11. 11. perform the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically take custody of persons; subdue and apprehend combative suspects; safely search persons and places; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist and turn, etc.)
12. 12. perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations.
13. 13. communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
14. 14. operate a computer to input and retrieve information.Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or have a GED. Must be at least 21 years of age at the completion of AZ P.O.S.T. BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUM. By the starting date, must be a resident of the state of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Employees who are hired into the classification prior to the start of the training academy will be placed at step 1 of the salary range. All employees in the classification will be placed at step 2 of the salary range while actively assigned to the training academy.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt