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
Physical fitness test score of 60% or higher
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible

Job Summary

  • The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's 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, apprehending violators, and testifying in court.
  • Successful officers must be willing to live and work in any area of the state of North Carolina.

Matching Summary

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's 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 program available; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license with good record
  • Ability to interpret motor vehicle laws
  • Physical fitness test score of 60% or higher

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 years old by first day of school
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen
  • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
  • 20/30 vision corrected in each eye
  • Current NC Basic Law Enforcement certification or enrolled in BLET

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or be a naturalized citizen

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