Probationary State Trooper — Public Safety Impact

State of Vermont; Pittsford, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

State employee benefits

Job summary

The Vermont State Police seeks a Trooper - Probationary (Job Requisition #54003) for permanent, full-time statewide service. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with recruit classes starting in January and July.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, age 20+, Vermont residency after academy, and passing vision/hearing/fitness tests. Must meet criminal history requirements.

Qualifications

• Age 20+ to apply; must wait for 20th birthday to start testing.
• Vision: uncorrected 20/200, corrected 20/20 in one eye; other eye 20/40 or better.
• Hearing: normal; Health: fit for duty with reasonable accommodation.
• Residency: Vermont residency required on academy graduation; travel to VT for testing.
• Driver's license: valid VT license upon academy graduation.
• Criminal history: no felonies; firearm eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Specialized law enforcement work across state Police roles.
• Field duties in a patrol setting; operate a vehicle in all conditions.
• Evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime possible; firearms carried during duty.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Vermont State Police seeks a Trooper - Probationary (Job Requisition #54003) for permanent, full-time statewide service. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with recruit classes starting in January and July.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, age 20+, Vermont residency after academy, and passing vision/hearing/fitness tests. Must meet criminal history requirements.