Georgia State Patrol - Trooper
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Trooper (17706) |
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Requisition Number: 466-17706ae |
Recruitment Period: On-Going |
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Annual Salary Minimum:
$32,418 (until the start of Trooper School)
$34,038 (while in Trooper School)
$35,741 (upon Trooper School graduation)
Annual Salary Maximum: N/A
Duties & Responsibilities: Under close supervision, patrols highways and roads to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Investigates traffic crashes. Provides assistance to motorists. Assists other law enforcement agencies in enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and ensuring safety of general population. Participates in criminal prosecution. DPS offers a number of opportunities for specialized assignments for Troopers throughout their career.
Minimum Training & Experience: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, possess diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D, be available for "statewide" assignment and be 21 years old by the time the Trooper School graduates.
Applicants must also successfully pass the pre-employment process which includes the completions of the GA Work Ready assessment reflecting scores of 4 or higher in each assessment area, background and criminal records checks (click here to view the employment disqualifiers), oral interview, psychological evaluation, physical fitness evaluation, drug screen, polygraph and meet other requirements for certification as a peace officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
Physical Fitness Standards: The Physical Fitness Program is an evaluation based on the recommendation of the Cooper's Institute in terms of absolute standards (same job = same standard). The standards are reflective of the minimum fitness level an individual must possess to perform their job regardless of their age or gender. The following events will comprise the assessment:
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Minimum Standard |
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300 Meter Sprint |
90 seconds or faster |
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Bench Press |
(1 repetition) 67% of body weight |
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Push Ups |
(#) 21 |
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Sit Ups |
(#) 30 in one minute |
Please note that these are the minimum standards for consideration for employment. The Trooper School will require cadets to be at a much higher level of fitness which includes long distance running for cardiovascular endurance. It is highly suggested that applicants implement physical training programs that will prepare them to well exceed the minimum requirements listed above.
Medical Standards: Minimum vision of 20/60 uncorrected in each eye, and corrected to 20/40 or better in both eyes with glasses or contact lenses. Additional medical standards must be met prior to final offer of employment.
Preferred Qualifications: Ninety quarter hours or the semester equivalent from an accredited college or university, (OR) Five years experience as a certified law enforcement officer, (OR) Two years of experience as a Police Corporal, Communications Equipment Officer or Cadet Trooper in the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
The Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Directions on applying for the Trooper position:
1. Download and complete the State of Georgia application for employment.
2. Take the GA Work Ready Assessment. Applicants applying for Trooper must successfully achieve scores of 4 or higher in each of the test areas to be considered. Refer to the information below for instructions on completing the assessment.
- Visit the Georgia Work Ready website http://www.gaworkready.org/index.html.
- Click "Job Seekers" for information regarding the assessment.
- Click the state map icon "Testing Locations" to locate technical colleges offering the free assessment.
- Click the technical college most convenient to you for testing days, times and location address.
- Call or email technical college contact to register for the assessment. You MUST pre-register before taking the assessment.
- Present a photo I.D. upon arrival at the assessment site (technical college).
- Official certificate will be mailed to you in 2-3 weeks following assessment.
Special Note to Out of State Applicants - The Work Ready Assessment is offered in most states. Visit the WorkKeys website http://www.workkeys.org to find the assessment provider nearest you. Applicants must receive a level score of 4 (four) or higher in each of the following three assessments: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Informaton and Locating Information. Please check with the provider as some assessment fees may apply.
Once you have received your certificate, please mail all applications/documents listed below:
A completed State of Georgia application for employment (list job code 17706)
Copies of the GA Work Ready - Individual score reports reflecting scores of 4 or higher in each of the assessment areas. Click here for detailed information regarding the GA Work Ready Assessment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE GEORGIA STATE PATROL
For more information about this job contact:
Lt. Paul Cosper, Recruiter
404-624-7415
pcosper@gsp.net
Human Resources
404-624-7553
personnel@gsp.net
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