Trooper - Probationary

About the role

The Vermont State Police is the largest police agency in Vermont, providing full police services to the state. This position involves a variety of State Police roles, determined based on areas to be covered, specific skill requirements, depth of functional involvement, special unit needs, department staffing levels, and law enforcement priorities.

Responsibilities

• Largely performed in the field, usually in a motor vehicle during an assigned shift under all types of climatic conditions.
• May require evening, night, weekend, and other irregular duty hours and significant overtime work.
• Exposure to danger may occur during pursuit of assignments.
• Attend meetings, court hearings, and seminars as required.
• Required to wear a uniform and carry firearms during duty shifts.
• Care and maintenance of an assigned vehicle may be required.
• Subject to emergency needs and Department priorities, which may result in interruption and/or cancellation of scheduled days off.

Requirements

• Age: Minimum 20 years old to apply and begin the testing selection process. Must wait until your 20th birthday to apply. Mandatory retirement at age 55.
• Vision: Satisfactory depth perception, no marked muscle imbalance, and a satisfactory visual field. Uncorrected vision not worse than 20/200 (Snellen), corrected 20/20 in one eye and not worse than 20/40 in the other eye. Contact lens wearers must have 20/20 corrected vision and have worn contact lenses successfully for a minimum of one year. Candidates must pass a color vision test after laser eye corrective surgery.
• Hearing: Normal
• Health: Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform with reasonable accommodation.
• Selective Service System: Compliance with all applicable Selective Service requirements.
• Military: Not required, but an honorable discharge or separation must have been obtained.
• Residency: Applicants must bear the expense of travel to Vermont for multiple stages in the hiring process. Vermont residency is required upon graduation from the academy. Must provide birth certificate, Social Security card, or other documentation of authorization to work in the United States.
• Driver's License: Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid motor vehicle license at the time of application. Right to operate must not have been suspended or revoked within twelve months of application. A Vermont operator's license must be obtained upon graduation from the Academy.
• Physical Requirements: Must pass physical fitness testing to proceed with the hiring process.
• Criminal History: No felony convictions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic requirements for admission to the Vermont State Police include:
• Age: Minimum 20 years old to apply and begin the testing selection process. You must wait until your 20th birthday to apply. We have mandatory retirement at age 55.
• Vision: Satisfactory depth perception, no marked muscle imbalance, and a satisfactory visual field. The applicant must have uncorrected vision not worse than 20/200 (Snellen) and corrected 20/20 in one eye and not worse than 20/40 in the other eye. Contact lens wearers must have 20/20 corrected vision and have worn contact lenses successfully for a minimum of one year. If an applicant has had laser eye corrective surgery and meets the above criteria, a six month waiting period is required before beginning the Academy. All candidates must pass a color vision test.
• Hearing: Normal
• Health: Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform with reasonable accommodation.
• Selective Service System: Applicants must be in compliance with all applicable Selective Service requirements.
• Military: Not required. However, if military service has been performed, an honorable discharge or separation must have been obtained.
• Residency: Applicants must bear the expense of travel to Vermont for multiple stages in the hiring process. Vermont residency is required upon graduation from the academy. Must provide birth certificate, Social Security card, or other documentation of authorization to work in the United States.
• Driver's License: Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid motor vehicle license at the time of application. Your right to operate must not have been suspended or revoked within twelve months of application. You must obtain a Vermont operator's license upon graduation from the Academy.
• Physical Requirements: Must pass physical fitness testing to proceed with the hiring process. Minimum fitness standards for recruits are published on the Vermont State Police website.
• Criminal History: You must not have been convicted of any felonies. The right to carry a firearm shall not be revoked for any reason.

Skills

• High level of initiative, judgment, and discretion within the broad limits of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to exercise periodic supervision over lower level Troopers.
• Temporary assumption of patrol commander, special investigator, training instructor, or special unit roles may be required.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

Total compensation includes an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Schedule

Duties are largely performed in the field, usually in a motor vehicle during an assigned shift under all types of climatic conditions. Duties may require evening, night, weekend and other irregular duty hours and significant overtime work. Incumbents are required to wear a uniform (certain plain clothes assignments expected) and carry firearms during duty shifts. Care and maintenance of an assigned vehicle may be required. Emergency needs and Department priorities may result in interruption and/or cancellation of scheduled days off.