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State Trooper/Inspector

WisDOT Wisconsin State Patrol

Agency City
Statewide
,
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 74th Recruit Class is a lateral recruit class designed for candidates who are certified law enforcement officers. Upon hire, all recruits will complete a total of 10 weeks of Academy training and a total of 4 weeks of field training prior to graduation. Candidates will attend the first 6 weeks of training at the State Patrol Academy, then will return to their field assignments for field training for 2 weeks, alternating between Academy and field training every 2 weeks until graduation. Additional field training will be provided after graduation. See the training schedule below. • 6 weeks of Academy training • 2 weeks of field training • 2 weeks of Academy training • 2 weeks of field training • 2 weeks of Academy training • Post graduation: 4 weeks of additional field training

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$36.28
-
Salary Maximum
$50.16
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
  • No felony convictions
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

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

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

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

4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705
United States

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

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Application Deadline

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