TROOPER - 04222026-77174

Overview

This is the entry-working class in the Highway Patrol sub-series. An employee in this class is assigned to perform public assistance, public protection, crime prevention, state/federal law enforcement, defendant prosecution, and related front-line law enforcement field operations or staff work of routine difficulty.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Necessary Special Qualifications:
  • Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons;
  • Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age as of the date of commissioning as a Trooper;
  • Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent legal resident of the United States provided the candidate applies for or obtains United States citizenship within six (6) years of the employment start date;
  • Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
  • Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
  • Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
  • Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
  • Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
  • Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
  • Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
  • Have visual acuity of 20/100 in each eye, separately without glasses, and each eye corrected to 20/30 or better with corrective lenses;
  • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
  • Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Department of Safety Training Center or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.

Responsibilities

• Enforces state and federal laws, conducts investigations, issues citations, and performs arrests.
• Operates departmental vehicles and equipment safely, including in emergency situations, and provides dignitary protection and crowd control.
• Prepares and presents files and exhibits for court, provides testimony in legal proceedings, and ensures the proper chain of evidence.
• Communicates with federal, state, and local agencies, media, and the public.
• Provides public service announcements, safety education, and area information.
• Manages confidential information and ensures professional interactions.
• Performs emergency response functions including providing first aid and specialized support during critical incidents.
• Participates in specialized units and operations.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles and equipment.
• Conducts commercial motor vehicle inspections, compliance reviews, and safety inspections for drivers and buses.
• Ensures adherence to safety regulations and provides training related to transportation safety.
• Prepares and delivers training to law enforcement personnel, public groups, and agencies.
• Develops lesson plans, presentations, facilitates safety education programs, and participates in advanced training opportunities.
• Writes reports, case files, and departmental documents while managing daily tasks, prioritizing activities, and handling federal and state grant projects.
• Adapts to new technologies, equipment, and changes in laws and policies.
• Provides roadside assistance to stranded motorists, helps with vehicle issues, and offers general area information.
• Ensures public safety through proactive service and adherence to the core values of the department.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage

Knowledges

• Basic Word Processing
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Mathematics
• Laws and Regulations
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Skills

Tools & Equipment

• Law Enforcement Weapons and Restraints
• Basic Office Equipment
• Audio/Video and Radio Equipment
• Evidence Collection Kits