Arizona Department of Public Safety
Cadet State Trooper - Tucson Testing FEB 14
Arizona Department of Public Safety, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004
NOTE: This posting is for applicants who wish to test in Tucson, Arizona. Hires can be placed throughout the state of Arizona. Please apply to the job posting nearest to your location Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, or Kingman.
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Cadet State Trooper vacancies. 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 fully confirmed until after successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T. depending on Department operational needs.
Testing Information Testing Date:
Saturday, February 14th at 8:00 AM Testing Location:
Pima Community College – West Campus Address:
2202 W Anklam – Tucson, Arizona 85709 Testing includes:
Written (Multiple Choice) Exam and Physical Fitness test
Physical Fitness Event
Male: PUSH UPS 30, SIT‑UPS 35 in 60 seconds, 300 meter sprint 61 seconds, 1.5 mile run 14:54 minutes
Female: PUSH UPS 15, SIT‑UPS 32 in 60 seconds, 300 meter sprint 71 seconds, 1.5 mile run 15:05 minutes
Candidates successfully completing written portion of the testing process will be placed on an 18‑month eligibility list which will be used to fill vacancies in future academies.
> Click here for an important message for all prospective candidates
> Click here for AZPOST Requirements
> Click here to view the Exam Plan for exam details.
Responsibilities & Training
Learn patrol, investigation, traffic control and safety, police methods, first aid, and community and police relations.
Learn federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws.
Learn Department policies and procedures.
Learn to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports.
Participate in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills necessary for the job.
Learn proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge
English grammar and composition.
Skill
The operation of a vehicle.
Ability
Analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
Maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.
Read and understand complex written information.
Observe and recollect details.
Understand and follow oral directions.
Work independently.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call‑outs and overtime.
Perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions.
Use specialized protective equipment or clothing.
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.)
Perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate a computer to input and retrieve information.
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 CURRICULUM.
Must be a resident of the state of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license by the starting date.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
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.
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
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This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Cadet State Trooper vacancies. 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 fully confirmed until after successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T. depending on Department operational needs.
Testing Information Testing Date:
Saturday, February 14th at 8:00 AM Testing Location:
Pima Community College – West Campus Address:
2202 W Anklam – Tucson, Arizona 85709 Testing includes:
Written (Multiple Choice) Exam and Physical Fitness test
Physical Fitness Event
Male: PUSH UPS 30, SIT‑UPS 35 in 60 seconds, 300 meter sprint 61 seconds, 1.5 mile run 14:54 minutes
Female: PUSH UPS 15, SIT‑UPS 32 in 60 seconds, 300 meter sprint 71 seconds, 1.5 mile run 15:05 minutes
Candidates successfully completing written portion of the testing process will be placed on an 18‑month eligibility list which will be used to fill vacancies in future academies.
> Click here for an important message for all prospective candidates
> Click here for AZPOST Requirements
> Click here to view the Exam Plan for exam details.
Responsibilities & Training
Learn patrol, investigation, traffic control and safety, police methods, first aid, and community and police relations.
Learn federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws.
Learn Department policies and procedures.
Learn to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports.
Participate in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills necessary for the job.
Learn proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge
English grammar and composition.
Skill
The operation of a vehicle.
Ability
Analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
Maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.
Read and understand complex written information.
Observe and recollect details.
Understand and follow oral directions.
Work independently.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call‑outs and overtime.
Perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions.
Use specialized protective equipment or clothing.
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.)
Perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate a computer to input and retrieve information.
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 CURRICULUM.
Must be a resident of the state of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license by the starting date.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
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.
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
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