Highway Patrol Trooper (Cadet)

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**

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

Adrecruit@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

HP Academy

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$31.19 upon graduation

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

See work hours above

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!