Description

Job Summary – State Police Trooper I

Enforces criminal, motor vehicle, and related laws to ensure public protection and safety, maintain law and order, prevent crimes, apprehend suspects, and prosecute violators.

 
Your Experience Counts
Approved education may be substituted for work experience, and approved work experience may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.

 
Key Responsibilities
Perform traffic enforcement, patrol duties, and collision investigations
Enforce commercial vehicle laws and regulations
Pursue and apprehend suspects, including the use of force when necessary
Conduct searches, secure evidence, and investigate criminal activity
Resolve disputes and assist individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, or mental health challenges
Build partnerships with community groups and public agencies
Use discretion in detentions, searches, arrests, and application of force
Gather information, interview involved parties, and complete detailed investigative reports
Utilize law enforcement technology, databases, and reporting systems
Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and testify in court
Operate emergency vehicles under varying conditions
Maintain and operate firearms and other law enforcement equipment
Provide emergency assistance, direct traffic, and support rescue operations during incidents and disasters

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Option 1

Associate degree or 60 credit hours (preferably in criminal justice)
No experience required
Option 2

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of qualifying experience in one of the following combinations:

One year as a full-time certified police officer and one year of honorable military service
Two years as a full-time certified police officer
Two years of honorable military service
License/Certification
Must obtain a valid state driver’s license upon appointment.

 
Special Requirements
Age/Citizenship: At least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen by exam date
Eyesight/Hearing: Must meet established vision and hearing standards
Examinations: Physical agility, written exam, interviews, background investigation, polygraph, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug testing
Police Certification: Must obtain and maintain full-time police officer certification
Work Location: Must be willing to accept assignment anywhere in the state