Cadet State Trooper - Tucson Testing NOV 14

Arizona-Department-of-Public-Safety; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks cadet state troopers to begin AZ P.O.S.T. training after selection. Applicants must meet citizenship, age, and residency requirements and will undergo written and physical fitness testing as part of the process.

Cadets are expected to progress to State Trooper upon successful training completion. Testing occurs in Tucson with arrangements for other cities noted, and the program anticipates future vacancies statewide.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent English grammar and writing ability.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and act appropriately.
• Ability to endure physically demanding testing conditions.

Skills

Great written English

Stamina under stress

Reading comprehension

Driving vehicle

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOTE: This posting is for applicants who wish to test in Tucson, Arizona. Please apply to the job posting nearest to your location Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, or Kingman. Hires can be placed throughout the state of Arizona. Applicants will be considered for the July 2027 academy.

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Cadet State Trooper vacancies. 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.

Testing Date and Location

Saturday, November 14th 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

• PUSH UPS: 30 (male), 15 (female)
• SIT-UPS: 35 in 60 seconds (male), 32 in 60 seconds (female)
• 300 METER SPRINT: 61 seconds (male), 71 seconds (female)
• 1.5 MILE RUN: 14:54 minutes (male), 15:05 minutes (female)

Knowledge of:

• English grammar and composition.

Skill in:

• the operation of a vehicle.

Ability to:

• analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.
• read and understand complex written information.
• observe and recollect details.
• understand and follow oral directions.
• work independently.
• establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime.
• perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions.
• use specialized protective equipment or clothing.
• 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.)
• perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations.
• communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• 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.

Learning Objectives

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

Must successfully complete the examination process. FLSA Status:Non-Exempt