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Highway Patrol Trooper (Cadet)

  2026-01-15     State of Ohio     Columbus,OH  
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Job Summary

Highway Patrol Cadet Ohio State Highway Patrol (Job ID 2500060X) is a full?time training position that offers competitive pay, benefits, and a clear career path for U.S. citizens 20?39 years of age. Cadets will reside at the HP Academy Monday through Friday and receive on?camp training while being compensated $22.00 per hour during the academy period.

Work Location

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

Compensation

$34.22 upon graduation

Schedule

Full?time, Variable hours Cadets will reside at the academy Monday through Friday.

Eligibility

20?39 years of age
U.S. Citizen
Ohio residency must be established prior to commissioning
Valid Ohio Drivers License

Disqualifiers
  • Recent use of any drug of abuse not prescribed by a physician
  • Recent marijuana use
  • Past felony drug convictions or driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last five years (or more than one charge ever)
Qualifications
  • Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
  • Background check and drug screening clearance
  • Physical fitness meeting the HP Academy standards
  • Vision: Correctable to 20/20 monocular vision; normal color vision
  • Hearing: Able to perceive a stimulus 500?3000?Hz at 30?dB or better in each ear (hearing aid variance possible)
Benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility
  • Paid time off: 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, etc.)

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

Acknowledgements

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and other applicable laws. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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