Washington State Patrol Trooper Cadet - 122nd Trooper Basic

The Washington State Patrol is seeking highly qualified candidates to join our team of dedicated professionals who train and work hard to improve the quality of life and prevent the unnecessary loss of life on a daily basis.

• Conduct active patrol of assigned area and respond to calls for service during day and/or night shift
• Observe and identify condition of vehicles to enforce compliance with laws, rules and regulations
• Use speed-measuring device to estimate speed of vehicles, identify suspicious behaviors and deception, etc.
• Conduct proper, safe, and high-risk traffic stops or contacts, including issuing verbal warnings, tickets, or effecting arrests, take appropriate enforcement action for violations
• Operate patrol vehicle under normal and emergency situations while handling multiple tasks (observing, listening, reading, communicating on radio, etc.)
• Perform high-risk vehicle maneuvers including pursuit immobility techniques (PIT) maneuvers, road blocks, and deployment of spike strips to stop fleeing vehicles
• Pursue potential violators or other persons with patrol vehicle or on foot
• Visually and physically search suspects and vehicles for weapons, paraphernalia, contraband, or evidence of crimes
• Communicate with persons in emotional states (hysterical, intoxicated, suicidal, etc.)
• Identify impairment and perform alcohol and drug impairment sobriety tests on subjects
• Detain/arrest subjects with handcuffs or other restraints
• Inform violators of violations and legal procedures
• Use appropriate force to protect life, property, and restore order
• Clear roadway from disabled cars, debris, damaged cars, and other traffic hazards to expedite flow of traffic and highway safety
• Assist stranded, disabled, or injured motorists by changing tires, arranging for tow trucks, jump starting cars, etc.
• Inspect and maintain operability of issued equipment (e.g., gun, laser, flashlight, uniform, vehicle parts)
• Provide manual traffic control at events or as needed
• Transport persons in patrol vehicle (citizens, suspects, etc.)
• Coordinate towing and storage of vehicles
• Assume control and direct law enforcement personnel and the public at collision/incident scenes until relieved by superior officer
• Respond to critical incidents and civil disorder to protect life, property, and restore order
• Physically remove persons from dangerous situations
• Survey extent of damage and/or injuries at scene and collect, preserve, and document evidence of potential crimes according to procedure
• Investigate collisions, misdemeanors, felonies, and suspected criminal activity
• Maintain court-related knowledge (case law, procedural law, penal code, etc.)
• Obtain and serve arrest warrants and book violators according to procedure
• Interview persons (suspects, witnesses, etc.) and research to collect facts and information for investigations
• Document evidence and situations for reports of investigation (write, diagram, perform basic math calculations, etc.)
• Testify in court regarding criminal arrests, collision investigations, infractions
• Administer basic emergency first aid to victims
• Notify next of kin and other persons when loss of life occurs

• Be a United States Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States of America
• Be 19½ years old at time of application
• Must speak, write, and read English Language
• Possess a current, non-probationary, and non-restricted valid driver's license
• Possess a high school diploma from a state sanctioned and recognized school, GED, or associates or higher from an accredited college
• Successfully pass a pre-employment polygraph examination
• Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Successfully pass a departmental medical examination
• Successfully pass a departmental psychological examination
• Be able to obtain a Washington State driver's license and maintain such licensure during employment with WSP
• Be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and be on 24-hour call
• Be free from the use of narcotics or controlled substances
• Be willing to accept statewide assignments
• Current military must be within six (6) months of your ETS date

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional Leave

The Washington State Patrol is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency made up of dedicated professionals who train and work hard to improve the quality of life and prevent the unnecessary loss of life on a daily basis.