Cadet State Trooper - Yuma Testing OCT 17

Arizona Department of Public Safety • Statewide, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for applicants who wish to test in Yuma, Arizona, and will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Cadet State Trooper vacancies statewide. Applicants are being considered for the July 2027 Academy. Cadet State Troopers participate in the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ P.O.S.T.) Basic Training Curriculum and other training designated by the Department of Public Safety to learn general duty police work. Upon successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T., the incumbent is reclassified to State Trooper. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) places Troopers in various locations throughout the State, depending upon the needs of the Department, and applicants must be willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the State if offered a position. Duty assignments will not be made until after successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the completion of AZ P.O.S.T. BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUM.
• By the starting date, must be a resident of the state of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license.
• Must successfully complete the examination process.
• Must pass Physical Fitness (PT) to advance to the Written (multiple choice) Exam.
• Physical Fitness Event (Males): 30 Push Ups, 35 Sit-Ups in 60 seconds, 300 Meter Sprint in 61 seconds, 1.5 Mile Run in 14:54 minutes.
• Physical Fitness Event (Females): 15 Push Ups, 32 Sit-Ups in 60 seconds, 300 Meter Sprint in 71 seconds, 1.5 Mile Run in 15:05 minutes.
• Knowledge of English grammar and composition.
• Skill in the operation of a vehicle.
• Ability to analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.
• Ability to read and understand complex written information.
• Ability to observe and recollect details.
• Ability to understand and follow oral directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions.
• Ability to use specialized protective equipment or clothing.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically take custody of persons; subdue and apprehend combative suspects; safely search persons and places; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist and turn, etc.).
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer to input and retrieve information.

Responsibilities

• Learns patrol, investigation, traffic control and safety, police methods, first aid, and community and police relations.
• Learns federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws.
• Learns Department policies and procedures.
• Learns to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports.
• Participates in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills necessary for the job.
• Learns proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED