Highway Patrol Cadet Candidate

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,739; Full time

Job summary

A state public safety agency in Columbus, OH is looking for a Cadet Candidate to engage in law enforcement activities while undergoing training. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen, and have a valid driver's license with no more than five active points. Responsibilities include desk duties, operating CAD systems, and participating under supervision in various law enforcement tasks. This position offers a competitive compensation of $19.41 per hour with variable work hours.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Valid driver's license with no more than five active points.
• Must enter academy class before reaching 40 years.

Responsibilities

• Participate in law enforcement activities under supervision.
• Handle desk duty at patrol post.
• Operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).
• Operate multichannel radio system.
• Prepare and maintain required reports.

Skills

Customer Focus

Law Enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in location: Multiple Dispatch Centers

Work hours: Rotating Shifts & Rotating Days Off

The Cadet Candidate Training Program consists of a training guide, physical fitness tests, monthly evaluations, and successful completion of the Field Training Dispatcher Guide.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of highway patrol Lieutenant &/or Dispatch Supervisor, participates in law enforcement activities designed to provide training & experience (e.g., traffic enforcement, motor vehicle & aircraft crash investigations, criminal investigations, patrolling techniques, rules of evidence & court procedures, driver license & vehicle registration enforcement).
• Handles desk duty at patrol post (e.g., answers telephone & takes information related to crashes, law violations &/or assorted emergencies, responds to inquiries from public in office or by telephone).
• Operates Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) to transmit or receive data.
• Operates multichannel radio system to transmit & receive radio communications.
• Prepares & maintains required reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must have valid driver's license with no more than five active points
• Must enter an academy class before reaching their 40th birthday

Details

Organization: Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location: HP Academy

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $19.41 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: Variable

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Law Enforcement

Technical Skills: Law Enforcement

Professional Skills: Customer Focus

Agency Overview

Cadet Candidate | Ohio State Highway Patrol

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