Highway Patrol Trooper (Cadet)

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 3,422; Full time

Job summary

A state law enforcement agency is seeking Cadets for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Applicants must be U.S. citizens aged 20-39 with a High School diploma or GED and a valid Ohio driver's license. The role offers a competitive salary of $34.22 upon graduation and a full-time commitment. Interested candidates should apply online as paper applications are not accepted. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Age between 20 and 39 years.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold a valid Ohio driver's license.

Skills

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

Job description

Overview

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in location: 740 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211

Work hours: Cadets will reside at the academy Monday through Friday

To be considered for this position, you must apply online. Paper applications will not be accepted

Cadet Requirements

Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet (Trooper) Requirements

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.

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

$34.22 upon graduation

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Law Enforcement

Technical Skills

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper | Ohio State Highway Patrol

Learn more about the recruitment and application process to become a Trooper at the link above!