Trooper Trainee (Multiple Positions)

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**It's not just a career. It's a mission.**

We set a very high standard at the Kansas Highway Patrol, not only for

ourselves, but those who want to join our ranks. Our Troopers take an

oath to support the constitution and to protect the lives of those

living in and traveling through our beautiful state. This oath is more

than just a statement it is a belief. Because of this, the Kansas

Highway Patrol is recognized as one of the most respected law

enforcement agencies around. We strive to have an elite agency built

upon our mission of **Service, Courtesy and Protection**. These are the

qualities that we look for in the next generation of law enforcement,

and why only those with these traits earn the title of State Trooper.

The Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Trainee has a career progression plan

(salary ladder), numerous potential pathways for career expansion, and

promotional opportunities into first-line supervisory, middle

management, and executive administrator positions over time.

Training Academy You never know what you will encounter as you protect the citizens of

Kansas. This is why recruits spend 21 weeks undergoing training that is

as unpredictable as what troopers face in the field.

By graduation day, recruits have not only earned the title of Kansas

State Trooper and a well-deserved raise, but they have also formed

valuable connections, learned from each other and built relationships

that will follow them their entire career.

**Recruit Trooper Training Includes**

• **Physical endurance -** Intense physical exertion and fitness

training occurs daily. Being in top physical condition upon arrival

will help reduce the chances of serious injury or burnout. [See our

preparation

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• **Mental Strength -** Stress and self-discipline are integral

training components. This can make adjusting to academy life

challenging.\

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• **Skills Training -** Training takes place both in the classroom

setting and during practical exercises. This includes weapons

handling, defensive tactics, advanced driving skills, and attention

to detail.

Position Summary & Responsibilities Troopers proudly provide Service, Courtesy and Protection to the

citizens they serve by apprehending traffic violators, keeping impaired

drivers off the road, investigating injury and fatal crashes, and

assisting disabled motorists. While the expectations of this career are

the same for each law enforcement position, a troopers career does not

have to become stale. Experienced troopers have the option to progress

to specialty units ranging from canine officer and dignitary protection.

Other specialty assignments include drug interdiction, auto theft,

accident investigation, IED disposal, and air support to mention a few.

Station Assignments Location requests are taken into consideration, but the applicant must

ultimately be willing to live and work anywhere in the State of Kansas.

Pre-employment Requirements Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and 21-years of age by the time the

training academy begins. At time of appointment, candidate must take and

pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel

Services and be required to pass a physical exam administered by the

hiring agency. This class requires the use of a firearm for law

enforcement duties and therefore, candidates cannot have been convicted

of, and must be free of any diversions from, a felony or misdemeanor

domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. 922 (d) (9) and (g)