Highway Patrol Trooper

State of Ohio; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental, Vision and Basic Life

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Education and Development

Public Retirement Systems

Ohio Deferred Compensation

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol to join our public safety team. You will enforce traffic laws, respond to incidents, and support community safety across Ohio.

After gaining experience, you can apply to specialized units such as Aviation, Crash Reconstruction, and K9 Handler. The role requires a US citizenship, age 20–39, a HS diploma or GED, and a valid Ohio driver's license, with variable work hours and a permanent full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• United States Citizen
• Ages 20 to 39
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License (Ohio residency must be established prior to commission)

Responsibilities

• Enforce traffic laws and investigate crashes and criminal incidents.
• Perform one technical or specialized function related to law enforcement operations as assigned.
• After two years, join specialty sections and work with top units.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet

Agency Contact Name and Information: Sherika Williams

Work Location: United States

Compensation: 34.22

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Variable

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Law Enforcement

Who We Are

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to provide unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. The Patrol provides the following services:

• Statewide traffic services to keep our roadways safe
• Statewide emergency response services and support services to the public and the criminal justice community
• Investigation of criminal activities on state-owned and leased property throughout Ohio
• Security for the Governor and other dignitaries

What You'll Do

As a trooper, the Ohio State Highway Patrol offers numerous career opportunities. There's no limit what we can achieve together.

Troopers enforce traffic laws and investigate crashes and criminal incidents within statutory jurisdiction and/or perform one technical or specialized function related to law enforcement operations as assigned.

Additional Information

The Patrol is not just about patrolling highways; we are an elite law enforcement agency that offers a vast array of specialized paths for those looking for something beyond the ordinary. You will be part of a team that makes a significant difference in the lives of Ohioans.

As a trooper, you’ll be the first responder at crash scenes, intercepting illegal drugs traveling on our roadways, enforcing Ohio laws, conducting traffic stops and providing assistance to motorists in need. Beyond these core duties, community outreach is a vital part of a trooper's role. It's about building trust and positive relationships with the public we serve. This includes visiting schools to teach kids about safety, participating in local events and offering educational programs on topics such as distracted driving.

After two years of gaining invaluable experience as a road trooper, you will have the opportunity to join our specialty sections. These are highly specialized units where you’ll work alongside the best in the field. Our specialty sections include, but are not limited to the following: Aviation, Capitol Operations, Crash Reconstruction, Criminal Patrol, Executive Protection, Motorcycle Unit, Plain Clothes Investigator, Special Response Team, Public Information Officer, K9 Handler, and Academy Instructor.

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants MUST be or have:

• United States Citizen
• 20 to 39 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers License (Ohio residency must be established prior to commission)

Possible disqualifiers: Recently used any drug of abuse that was not prescribed by a physician; recently used marijuana; ever sold or established a pattern of abuse of any felony drug of abuse; pleaded guilty or no contest to, or had a conviction for, driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs within the past five years or more than one charge ever; currently in the pretrial process for any criminal charge other than a traffic violation; currently have six or more points on a driving record in any jurisdiction; ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to aggravated vehicular homicide or aggravated vehicular assault; failed to meet the requirements of child support statutes, or a court order relating to the subject, due to a reason other than an inability to pay; ever been an instigator in any act covered in Chapter 2907 Sex Offenses of the Ohio Revised Code; ever been convicted of domestic violence or a domestic violence related offense.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.