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State Trooper/Inspector

WisDOT State Patrol - Trans Safety Bu.

Agency City
Madison
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of State Patrol Troopers and Inspectors is the enforcement of state traffic and criminal laws, regulation of traffic, prevention of highway crashes, and criminal interdiction. This includes providing assistance to motorists and the public and inspecting trucks, school buses and ambulances. They also assist local, other state, and federal law enforcement agencies with civil disturbances, natural disasters, special details, and routine backup.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

The 72nd Recruit Class (Lateral) is designed for candidates who are certified law enforcement officers and employed by a law enforcement agency. Lateral Class candidates will complete 18 weeks of training. Candidates will attend the first 4 weeks of training at the State Patrol Academy, then will return to their field assignments for field training, alternating every 2 weeks between the State Patrol Academy and Field for training until graduation. Assignment (location and classification as a Trooper or Inspector) for the Lateral Class will be identified in the final offer to those selected for the Lateral Class. Candidates will be required to meet the residency requirement (25 miles to the sector assignment) by August 24th, 2025 (after the first 4 weeks of employment).

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$34.35
-
Salary Maximum
$47.50
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
9

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Driver's license
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No felony convictions
  • Previous experience
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Marley Hellenbrand
Application Contact Title
HR Specialist - Senior
Application Contact Agency
Department of Administration
Application Contact Address

4800 W Green Brook Drive
Madison, WI 53705
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 267-3269
Email
Application Contact Email
Marley.Hellenbrand@dot.wi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application

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