OverviewOhio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway PatrolReport in location: 740 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211Work hours: Cadets will reside at the academy Monday through FridayTo be considered for this position, you must apply online. Paper applications will not be acceptedCadet RequirementsOhio State Highway Patrol Cadet (Trooper) RequirementsApplicants MUST be or have:United States Citizen20 to 39 years of ageHigh School Diploma or GEDValid 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.OrganizationPublic Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol CadetAgency Contact Name and InformationAdrecruit@dps.ohio.govUnposting DateOngoingWork LocationHP AcademyPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusCompensation$34.22 upon graduationScheduleFull-timeWork HoursVariableClassified IndicatorUnclassifiedUnionExempt from UnionPrimary Job SkillLaw EnforcementTechnical SkillsCriminology/Criminal JusticeProfessional SkillsAdaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision MakingAgency OverviewOhio State Highway Patrol Trooper | Ohio State Highway PatrolLearn more about the recruitment and application process to become a Trooper at the link above!#J-18808-Ljbffr
OverviewOhio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway PatrolReport in location: 740 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211Work hours: Cadets will reside at the academy Monday through FridayTo be considered for this position, you must apply online. Paper applications will not be acceptedCadet RequirementsOhio State Highway Patrol Cadet (Trooper) RequirementsApplicants MUST be or have:United States Citizen20 to 39 years of ageHigh School Diploma or GEDValid 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.OrganizationPublic Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol CadetAgency Contact Name and InformationAdrecruit@dps.ohio.govUnposting DateOngoingWork LocationHP AcademyPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusCompensation$34.22 upon graduationScheduleFull-timeWork HoursVariableClassified IndicatorUnclassifiedUnionExempt from UnionPrimary Job SkillLaw EnforcementTechnical SkillsCriminology/Criminal JusticeProfessional SkillsAdaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision MakingAgency OverviewOhio State Highway Patrol Trooper | Ohio State Highway PatrolLearn more about the recruitment and application process to become a Trooper at the link above!#J-18808-Ljbffr
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