Cadet State Trooper - Yuma Testing

This posting is for applicants who wish to test in Yuma, Arizona. Please apply to the job posting nearest to your location Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, or Kingman. Hires can be placed throughout the state of Arizona however, there are no vacancies or assignments in Yuma, cities or towns in Southern Arizona, Kingman or Prescott.

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.

PHYSICAL FITNESS EVENT

• Males: PUSH UPS 30; SIT-UPS 35 in 60 seconds; 300 METER SPRINT 61 seconds; 1.5 MILE RUN 14:54 minutes
• Females: PUSH UPS 15; SIT-UPS 32 in 60 seconds; 300 METER SPRINT 71 seconds; 1.5 MILE RUN 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. Additional attempts will be provided to complete the physical fitness portion if not initially successful.

• English grammar and composition.

• The operation of a vehicle.

• 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.
• Perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a computer to input and retrieve information.

• 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.
• By the starting date, must be a resident of the state of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license.
• Must successfully complete the examination process.
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt.