Highway Patrol Trooper (basic Short School)

North Carolina State Highway Patrol

North Carolina, United States
Base: $51,852-$62,932; bonus: employee referral bo...
Valid driver's license with good record
Ability to interpret motor vehicle laws
Willingness to live anywhere in nc
The primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible

Job Summary

  • The primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible.
  • Duties include assisting the public in emergencies, investigating highway accidents, and testifying in court.
  • This job classification qualifies for an employee referral bonus program if referred by a current DPS employee.

Matching Summary

The primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible.

Salary

Base: $51,852-$62,932; Bonus: Employee referral bonus available; Benefits: Paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license with good record
  • Ability to interpret motor vehicle laws
  • Willingness to live anywhere in NC

Nice-to-have

  • Courteous interaction with general public
  • Ability to work under emergency conditions
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Must be 21-39 years old on first day of school
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen
  • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
  • Pass Cooper Physical Fitness Test with 60% score
  • 20/30 vision corrected in each eye
  • Current NC Basic Law Enforcement Certification or enrolled in BLET

Work Rights

Must be a US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen

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