STATE POLICE TROOPER

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.

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 drivers 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

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