Cadet State Trooper - Yuma Testing NOV 14

Arizona-Department-of-Public-Safety; Arizona; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking applicants for Cadet State Trooper to begin training and serve statewide. Cadets participate in AZ P.O.S.T. Basic Training and may be assigned across Arizona after certification.

Successful candidates will undergo physical fitness exams, written tests, and a formal selection process, with opportunities to advance to State Trooper upon graduation. The program emphasizes public safety, teamwork, and community service.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at completion of AZ P.O.S.T. BASIC TRAINING.
• By start date, resident of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in AZ P.O.S.T. Basic Training as a Cadet State Trooper.
• Assist in duties assigned statewide after certification as a peace officer.
• Maintain fitness and readiness for academy and statewide assignments.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Analyze situations

Stay calm under pressure

Read and understand complex info

Observe and recall details

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

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 position as a State Trooper. Duty assignments will not be made until after successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T.

TEST DATE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 AT 7:30AM

TEST LOCATION - CARVER PARK TRACK - 1250 W. 5TH ST - YUMA, AZ

Test Process - Must pass Physical Fitness (PT) to advance to the Written (multiple choice) Exam

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 the physical fitness and written exam will be placed on an 18-month eligibility list which will be used to fill vacancies in future academies.

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