Cadet State Trooper - Tucson Testing NOV 14

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

Job summary

Arizona Department of Public Safety is recruiting for Cadet State Trooper positions to establish an eligibility list for current and future academies. Trainees participate in AZ P.O.S.T. Basic Training Curriculum and other DPS training to learn general duty police work.

Upon successful completion, incumbents are reclassified to State Trooper. Testing includes written and physical fitness components; successful candidates will be invited by email for the next steps.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Vehicle operation

Analytical thinking

Stress tolerance

Reading comprehension

Detail observation

Written & oral communication

Independent work

Teamwork

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 - 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

MALES

FEMALES

PUSH UPS

30

15

SIT-UPS

35 in 60 seconds

32 in 60 seconds

300 METER SPRINT

61 seconds

71 seconds

1.5 MILE RUN

14:54 minutes

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.

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.

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 extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions.
10. use specialized protective equipment or clothing.
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. perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations.
13. communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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.

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.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt