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 work in any nc area
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 score at or above 60% on the Cooper Physical Fitness Test and pass a polygraph examination.

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: Paid parental leave, PSLF eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license with good record
  • Ability to interpret motor vehicle laws
  • Willingness to work in any NC area

Nice-to-have

  • Courteous interaction with general public
  • Ability to read calmly under emergency conditions
  • Team commitment to public safety

Key Requirements

  • Must be 21-39 years old by school start date
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen status required
  • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
  • 20/30 vision corrected or uncorrected limits met
  • Current NC Basic Law Enforcement certification or enrollment

Work Rights

Must be a US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen

Tailored Resume

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