About this role
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:
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United States Citizen
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20 to 39 years of age
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High School Diploma or GED
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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.
Other facts
About Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
What you'll do
- Cadets will undergo training at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. They will learn various aspects of law enforcement and public safety.
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