Arizona Department of Public Safety
Cadet State Trooper - OCT 12 Kingman testing
Arizona Department of Public Safety, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85223
Salary :
$67,323.57 Annually Location :
Statewide, AZ Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
1100-25-Kingman-5 Division:
Highway Patrol Division Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Summary Statement Read more about our recruiting campaign
>>50 Stories, One Mission
and the new
AZDPS Podcast "Seven Points"
NOTE: This posting is for applicants who wish to test in Kingman, Arizona. Hires can be placed throughout the state of Arizona. Please apply to the job posting nearest to your location Phoenix, Tucson, Sierra Vista, Casa Grande, Yuma, Taylor/Holbrook or Kingman.
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Cadet State Trooper vacancies statewide. Cadet State Troopers participate in Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ P.O.S.T.) Basic Training Curriculum and other training designated by the Department of Public Safety to learn general duty police work. Performs related duties as assigned. Upon successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T., the incumbent is reclassified to
State Trooper . This is a competitive classification.
As a reminder, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) places Troopers in various locations throughout the State, depending upon the needs of the Department. You must be willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the State if you are offered a position as a State Trooper. Duty assignments will not be made until after successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T. TEST DATE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 at 8:00AM
TESTING LOCATION - KINGMAN, ARIZONA
MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TESTING PROCESS TEST PROCESS INCLUDES - WRITTEN (MULTIPLE CHOICE) EXAM AND PHYSICAL FITNESS (PT) TESTS
PHYSICAL FITNESS EVENT
MALES
FEMALES
PUSH UPS
30
15
SIT-UPS
35 in 60 seconds
32 in 60 seconds
300 METER SPRINT
61 seconds
71 seconds
1.5 MILE RUN
14:54 minutes
15:05 minutes
Applicants who meet the qualifications will receive an email invitation with specific information regarding the test.
Applicants successfully completing the written exam will be placed on an 18-month eligibility list which will be used to fill vacancies in future academies. Future attempts will be provided to complete the physical fitness portion if not initially successfully.
>>Click here for an important message for all prospective candidates >> >>Click here to view the Exam Plan for exam details. Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive) 1. Learns patrol, investigation, traffic control and safety, police methods, first aid, and community and police relations. 2. Learns federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws. 3. Learns Department policies and procedures. 4. Learns to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports. 5. Participates in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills necessary for the job. 6. Learns proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledge of:
1. English grammar and composition.
Skill in:
1. the operation of a vehicle.
Ability to:
1. analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action. 2. maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions. 3. read and understand complex written information. 4. observe and recollect details. 5. understand and follow oral directions. 6. work independently. 7. establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 8. work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime. 9. perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions. 10. use specialized protective equipment or clothing. 11. perform the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically take custody of persons; subdue and apprehend combative suspects; safely search persons and places; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist and turn, etc.) 12. perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations. 13. communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 14. operate a computer to input and retrieve information. Minimum Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or have a GED. Must be at least 21 years of age at the completion of AZ P.O.S.T. BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUMBy the starting date, must be a resident of the state of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license.
Employees who are hired into the classification prior to the start of the training academy will be placed at step 1 of the salary range. All employees in the classification will be placed at step 2 of the salary range while actively assigned to the training academy.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked 01
Are you a citizen of the United States?
Yes No
02
By July 9, 2026, will you be 21 years of age or older?
Yes No
03
Do you possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?
Yes No
04
The Arizona Department of Public Safety stations Troopers throughout the State. I understand and acknowledge that duty assignments are based upon the critical needs of the Department. Although I may be offered the opportunity to submit my preferences, I understand that a particular duty assignment is not guaranteed.
Yes No
05
While acknowledging State Troopers are posted statewide at the discretion of the Department, which three duty stations would you like to be assigned to if offered employment?
Capitol (Phoenix) Metro Phoenix Bisbee Nogales Parker Quartzsite Willcox Flagstaff Page Payson Wickieup Navajo Reservation - Many Farms Beeline
06
Please rank your three choices above in order of preference, you may add a preferred location not listed above. 07
Do you have any tattoos on your neck, face or head?
Yes No
08
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?
Yes No
09
Please select the option below which details any
Adderall
or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.
None 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 - 20 times 21 - 30 times More than 30 times
10
Please select the option below which details any
steroid or similar drug usage
within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.
None 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 - 20 times 21 - 30 times More than 30 times
11
Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other illegal drug, for sale?
Yes No
12
Have you used any marijuana products (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally
within the last six (6) months?
Yes No
13
Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally within the
last two (2) years.
None 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 - 20 times 21 - 30 times More than 30 times
14
Please provide an approximate date (mm/dd/yyyy) indicating your last marijuana usage as described in the previous question. 15
Please select the option below which details your marijuana usage, (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally, during your
lifetime.
None 1 to 5 times 6 to 15 times 16 to 25 times 26 to 35 times 35 to 50 times More than 50 times
16
Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony
since turning 21 years of age.
(Does not include marijuana or heroin.)
None 1 time 2 - 3 times 4 - 5 times 6 - 8 times more than 8 times
17
Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony
within the last seven (7) years.
(Does not include marijuana or heroin.)
None 1 time 2 - 3 times 4 - 5 times 6 - 8 times more than 8 times
18
Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony
during your lifetime.
(Does not include marijuana or heroin.)
None 1 time 2 - 3 times 4 - 5 times 6 - 8 times more than 8 times
19
Please select the option below which details your heroin usage over your lifetime.
None 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 - 20 times 21 - 30 times More than 30 times
Required Question
$67,323.57 Annually Location :
Statewide, AZ Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
1100-25-Kingman-5 Division:
Highway Patrol Division Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Summary Statement Read more about our recruiting campaign
>>50 Stories, One Mission
and the new
AZDPS Podcast "Seven Points"
NOTE: This posting is for applicants who wish to test in Kingman, Arizona. Hires can be placed throughout the state of Arizona. Please apply to the job posting nearest to your location Phoenix, Tucson, Sierra Vista, Casa Grande, Yuma, Taylor/Holbrook or Kingman.
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Cadet State Trooper vacancies statewide. Cadet State Troopers participate in Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ P.O.S.T.) Basic Training Curriculum and other training designated by the Department of Public Safety to learn general duty police work. Performs related duties as assigned. Upon successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T., the incumbent is reclassified to
State Trooper . This is a competitive classification.
As a reminder, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) places Troopers in various locations throughout the State, depending upon the needs of the Department. You must be willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the State if you are offered a position as a State Trooper. Duty assignments will not be made until after successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T. TEST DATE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 at 8:00AM
TESTING LOCATION - KINGMAN, ARIZONA
MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TESTING PROCESS TEST PROCESS INCLUDES - WRITTEN (MULTIPLE CHOICE) EXAM AND PHYSICAL FITNESS (PT) TESTS
PHYSICAL FITNESS EVENT
MALES
FEMALES
PUSH UPS
30
15
SIT-UPS
35 in 60 seconds
32 in 60 seconds
300 METER SPRINT
61 seconds
71 seconds
1.5 MILE RUN
14:54 minutes
15:05 minutes
Applicants who meet the qualifications will receive an email invitation with specific information regarding the test.
Applicants successfully completing the written exam will be placed on an 18-month eligibility list which will be used to fill vacancies in future academies. Future attempts will be provided to complete the physical fitness portion if not initially successfully.
>>Click here for an important message for all prospective candidates >> >>Click here to view the Exam Plan for exam details. Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive) 1. Learns patrol, investigation, traffic control and safety, police methods, first aid, and community and police relations. 2. Learns federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws. 3. Learns Department policies and procedures. 4. Learns to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports. 5. Participates in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills necessary for the job. 6. Learns proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledge of:
1. English grammar and composition.
Skill in:
1. the operation of a vehicle.
Ability to:
1. analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action. 2. maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions. 3. read and understand complex written information. 4. observe and recollect details. 5. understand and follow oral directions. 6. work independently. 7. establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 8. work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime. 9. perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions. 10. use specialized protective equipment or clothing. 11. perform the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically take custody of persons; subdue and apprehend combative suspects; safely search persons and places; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist and turn, etc.) 12. perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations. 13. communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 14. operate a computer to input and retrieve information. Minimum Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or have a GED. Must be at least 21 years of age at the completion of AZ P.O.S.T. BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUMBy the starting date, must be a resident of the state of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license.
Employees who are hired into the classification prior to the start of the training academy will be placed at step 1 of the salary range. All employees in the classification will be placed at step 2 of the salary range while actively assigned to the training academy.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked 01
Are you a citizen of the United States?
Yes No
02
By July 9, 2026, will you be 21 years of age or older?
Yes No
03
Do you possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?
Yes No
04
The Arizona Department of Public Safety stations Troopers throughout the State. I understand and acknowledge that duty assignments are based upon the critical needs of the Department. Although I may be offered the opportunity to submit my preferences, I understand that a particular duty assignment is not guaranteed.
Yes No
05
While acknowledging State Troopers are posted statewide at the discretion of the Department, which three duty stations would you like to be assigned to if offered employment?
Capitol (Phoenix) Metro Phoenix Bisbee Nogales Parker Quartzsite Willcox Flagstaff Page Payson Wickieup Navajo Reservation - Many Farms Beeline
06
Please rank your three choices above in order of preference, you may add a preferred location not listed above. 07
Do you have any tattoos on your neck, face or head?
Yes No
08
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?
Yes No
09
Please select the option below which details any
Adderall
or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.
None 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 - 20 times 21 - 30 times More than 30 times
10
Please select the option below which details any
steroid or similar drug usage
within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.
None 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 - 20 times 21 - 30 times More than 30 times
11
Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other illegal drug, for sale?
Yes No
12
Have you used any marijuana products (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally
within the last six (6) months?
Yes No
13
Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally within the
last two (2) years.
None 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 - 20 times 21 - 30 times More than 30 times
14
Please provide an approximate date (mm/dd/yyyy) indicating your last marijuana usage as described in the previous question. 15
Please select the option below which details your marijuana usage, (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally, during your
lifetime.
None 1 to 5 times 6 to 15 times 16 to 25 times 26 to 35 times 35 to 50 times More than 50 times
16
Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony
since turning 21 years of age.
(Does not include marijuana or heroin.)
None 1 time 2 - 3 times 4 - 5 times 6 - 8 times more than 8 times
17
Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony
within the last seven (7) years.
(Does not include marijuana or heroin.)
None 1 time 2 - 3 times 4 - 5 times 6 - 8 times more than 8 times
18
Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony
during your lifetime.
(Does not include marijuana or heroin.)
None 1 time 2 - 3 times 4 - 5 times 6 - 8 times more than 8 times
19
Please select the option below which details your heroin usage over your lifetime.
None 1 - 5 times 6 - 10 times 11 - 20 times 21 - 30 times More than 30 times
Required Question