The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking certified law enforcement professionals for the position of Highway Patrol Trooper. The primary role involves enforcing traffic laws to enhance public safety on North Carolina roads. Applicants must meet specific age, educational, and training requirements and can earn a competitive salary
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 of the laws and/or issuing warnings; testifying in court; and assisting other law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking certified law enforcement professionals for the position of Highway Patrol Trooper. The primary role involves enforcing traffic laws to enhance public safety on North Carolina roads. Applicants must meet specific age, educational, and training requirements and can earn a competitive salary.
Salary
$51,852-$62,932
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Enforce traffic laws
Investigate highway accidents
Assist public in emergencies
Apprehend violators
Testify in court
Nice-to-have
Ability to learn and apply laws
Ability to present information orally and in writing
Ability to deal with authority courteously
Ability to read calmly under emergency conditions
Key Requirements
Currently certified by North Carolina in Basic Law Enforcement Training or enrolled in a BLET course scheduled to graduate before January 05, 2027
21-39 years of age
High School diploma or GED
10th grade reading level
US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen
No felony offense
No serious misdemeanor offense
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Willing to live and work anywhere in North Carolina
20/30 vision corrected
Pass Polygraph Examination
Pass Extensive Background Investigation
Pass Review Board
Pass Medical/Physical Exam (including drug screening)
Score at or above 60% on Cooper Physical Fitness Test
Pass Psychological Examination
Pass Colonel’s Review
Work Rights
Must have US citizenship or be a naturalized citizen