Highway Patrol Cadet

Public Safety
- Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet

Sherika Williams

United States

19.41

Permanent
- Full Time

Variable

Unclassified

Exempt from union

Law Enforcement

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to provide unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. The Patrol provides the following services:

• Statewide traffic services to keep our roadways safe
• Statewide emergency response services and support services to the public and the criminal justice community
• Investigation of criminal activities on state-owned and leased property throughout Ohio
• Security for the Governor and other dignitaries

As a Cadet Candidate, you will participate in a variety of law enforcement activities designed to expand your knowledge, develop your skills, and prepare you for the transition into academy life and your future career as a State Trooper. Throughout the program, you will gain valuable insight into both dispatch and patrol operations, as well as the daily responsibilities and functions of a post.

Through hands‑on experience and participation in numerous ride‑a‑longs, you will gain firsthand exposure to the profession, develop a better understanding of the expectations and responsibilities of a state trooper, and build a strong foundation for success before entering the academy. This program is an opportunity to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead, strengthen your professional development, and gain a valuable head start on your law enforcement career.

Cadet Candidates will be assigned to a post mentor throughout their training, have no authority or police powers, and will not perform the duties of a trooper. Cadet Candidates are not permitted to make arrests, issue citations, or confront persons suspected of criminal behavior, and will not be permitted to carry a firearm. Cadet Candidates work a 40‑hour week with paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave.

You will also qualify for the Division’s tuition reimbursement program. Cadet Candidates are paid $19.41 per hour and are overtime eligible. When eligible to transition into the academy as a cadet, your pay will increase to $25 per hour. Upon graduation from the academy, pay significantly increases to $35.25 per hour throughout their first year as a trooper.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.