Trooper Trainee (Multiple Positions)

at Kansas Highway Patrol in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

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 guide
  
  
• Mental Strength - Stress and self-discipline are integral training components. This can make adjusting to academy life challenging.
  
  
• 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 trooper’s 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) (9).