Highway Patrol Cadet

Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Adrecruito.gov

Ongoing

HP Academy, 740 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211

United States of America - Ohio - Franklin County - Columbus

Learn more about being a cadet candidate at the link below!

About Us: Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws, and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in location:
Multiple Dispatch Centers

Work hours:

Rotating Shifts & Rotating Days Off

• Includes a training guide, physical fitness tests, monthly evaluations, and successful completion of the Field Training Dispatcher Guide.

• Under close supervision, participate in law enforcement activities such as traffic enforcement, crash investigations, criminal investigations, patrolling, rules of evidence, court procedures, and enforcement of driver licenses and vehicle registration.
• Handle desk duties at patrol post, including answering phones, taking crash and violation reports, and responding to inquiries.
• Operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to transmit and receive data.
• Prepare and maintain required reports.
• Operate multichannel radio systems for communication.

Ohio offers a variety of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and leave options
• Education and development opportunities

• High school diploma or GED
• U.S. citizen
• Minimum 18 years old
• Valid driver's license with no more than five active points
• Entry into an academy before age 40

Physical fitness is a priority, requiring monthly assessments in endurance, push-ups, and sit-ups, meeting specific percentile standards.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and maintaining a drug-free workplace.