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State of Maryland - MSP - Field Operations Bureau

MD · On-site

... Cadet application process will require you to access your online\r\nemployment center account ... Cadets will be assigned to work under the supervision of a Trooper at a truck inspection station or ...

State of Maryland - MSP - Field Operations Bureau

MD · On-site

... Cadet application process will require you to access your online\r\nemployment center account ... Cadets will be assigned to work under the supervision of a Trooper at a truck inspection station or ...

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What is the difference between Trooper Cadet vs State Trooper?

AspectTrooper CadetState Trooper
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some agencies may prefer college courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent; police academy training
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, often in a classroom or controlled settingPatrol and law enforcement duties on roads and highways
Employer & Industry UsageLaw enforcement agencies during training phaseFull-time law enforcement officers in state police agencies

Trooper Cadets are trainees preparing for a career as State Troopers. They undergo training and education before becoming fully sworn officers. State Troopers, on the other hand, are fully licensed law enforcement officers responsible for highway patrol, law enforcement, and public safety duties.

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Highway Patrol Trooper (Cadet)

Ohio Department of Taxation

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

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:

  • 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.

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