Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report in location: 740 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
Work hours: Cadets will reside at the Ohio State Highway Patrol academy Monday through Friday
**To be considered for this position, you must apply online. Paper applications will not be accepted**
Ohio State Highway Patrol Lateral Cadet Requirements
Applicants MUST be or have:
United States Citizen
20 to 39 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Must be at the 30th percentile on the Cooper Standards (Fitness Standard) to enter
Must have 2 years or 4160-hour equivalent law enforcement experience in the preceding 2 years with an Ohio agency OR 1 year or 2080-hour equivalent law enforcement experience with an Ohio agency AND the successful completion of an Ohio peace officer basic training program at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy.
Must have a current OPOTA certificate
Valid Drivers License
Possible disqualifiers: Recently used any drug of abuse that was not prescribed by a physician; recently used marijuana; ever sold or established a pattern of abuse of any felony drug of abuse; pleaded guilty or no contest to, or had a conviction for, driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs within the past five years or more than one charge ever; currently in the pretrial process for any criminal charge other than a traffic violation; currently have six or more points on a driving record in any jurisdiction; ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to aggravated vehicular homicide or aggravated vehicular assault; failed to meet the requirements of child support statutes, or a court order relating to the subject, due to a reason other than an inability to pay; ever been an instigator in any act covered in Chapter 2907 Sex Offenses of the Ohio Revised Code; ever been convicted of domestic violence or a domestic violence related offense.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Organization
Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet
Agency Contact Name and Information
Adrecruit@dps.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Dec 31, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
HP Academy
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$31.19 upon graduation
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
See work hours below
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Law Enforcement
Technical Skills
Law Enforcement
Professional Skills
Customer Focus
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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