Highway Patrol Trooper
Job details
- Location
- Ohio
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $71,178/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- stateofohio.csod.com
About this role
United States
Statewide traffic services to keep our roadways safe
Statewide emergency response services and support services to the public and the criminal justice community
Investigation of criminal activities on state-owned and leased property throughout Ohio
Security for the Governor and other dignitaries
Troopers enforce traffic laws and investigate crashes and criminal incidents within statutory jurisdiction and/or perform one technical or specialized function related to law enforcement operations as assigned.
As a trooper, you’ll be the first responder at crash scenes, intercepting illegal drugs traveling on our roadways, enforcing Ohio laws, conducting traffic stops and providing assistance to motorists in need. Beyond these core duties, community outreach is a vital part of a trooper's role. It's about building trust and positive relationships with the public we serve. This includes visiting schools to teach kids about safety, participating in local events and offering educational programs on topics such as distracted driving.
After two years of gaining invaluable experience as a road trooper, you will have the opportunity to join our specialty sections. These are highly specialized units where you’ll work alongside the best in the field. Our specialty sections include, but are not limited to the following: Aviation, Capitol Operations, Crash Reconstruction, Criminal Patrol, Executive Protection, Motorcycle Unit, Plain Clothes Investigator, Special Response Team, Public Information Officer, K9 Handler, and Academy Instructor.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
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.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.