Highway Patrol Trooper (Cadet)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,800 - 24,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums

Paid time off: vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development opportunities

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking Highway Patrol Cadets for a full-time training position based at the HP Academy in Columbus, Ohio. Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training and earn $22.00 per hour during training, with a salary of $34.22 upon graduation. Ideal applicants are U.S. citizens aged 20-39 with a valid Ohio Driver's License. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for education and development.

Qualifications

• Must be 20-39 years of age.
• U.S. Citizen with Ohio residency must be established prior to commissioning.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License is required.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Complete training at the HP Academy Monday through Friday.
• Receive on-the-job training during the academy period.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Job description

Job Summary

Highway Patrol Cadet – Ohio State Highway Patrol (Job ID 2500060X) is a full‑time training position that offers competitive pay, benefits, and a clear career path for U.S. citizens 20‑39 years of age. Cadets will reside at the HP Academy Monday through Friday and receive on‑camp training while being compensated $22.00 per hour during the academy period.

Work Location

HP Academy, 740 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211

Compensation

$34.22 upon graduation

Schedule

Full‑time, Variable hours – Cadets will reside at the academy Monday through Friday.

Eligibility

• 20‑39 years of age
• U.S. Citizen
• Ohio residency must be established prior to commissioning
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Disqualifiers

• Recent use of any drug of abuse not prescribed by a physician
• Recent marijuana use
• Past felony drug convictions or driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last five years (or more than one charge ever)

Qualifications

• Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
• Background check and drug screening clearance
• Physical fitness meeting the HP Academy standards
• Vision: Correctable to 20/20 monocular vision; normal color vision
• Hearing: Able to perceive a stimulus 500‑3000 Hz at 30 dB or better in each ear (hearing aid variance possible)

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility
• Paid time off: 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, etc.)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will provide specific benefits information for this position.

Acknowledgements

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and other applicable laws. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.