Trooper - State of Alabama, AL

Trooper - State of Alabama, AL

Position Type
Position Title
Trooper
Trooper
Requirements/Overview

Applicants must meet both of the following requirements in order to qualify:
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
Note: Applicants should indicate if they are APOST certified in the Professional License or Certificate section on the application. Please include certification number and issue date in the space provided.

Special Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following special requirements to be hired by the appointing agency:

Applicants must be a U. S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Alabama Department of Public Safety at the time of appointment.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission upon completion of the Training Academy.
Applicants must meet all of the following physical requirements to be granted permanent status by the appointing agency:

Applicants will be required to complete the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Physical Ability/Agility Test. Applicants must pass this physical test to be eligible for permanent status. The physical test will consist of the following components:
An obstacle course in 90 seconds where applicants will push a vehicle 15 feet, climb a 6-foot wall or chain link fence, crawl through a small window, walk a balance beam, and drag a 165-pound dummy 15 feet.
At least 22 push-ups in 60 seconds.
At least 25 sit-ups in 60 seconds.
A 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes and 28 seconds.



Additional Information

2009 State Trooper Test Dates
An open-competitive register will be established for this job classification. Applicants who meet the qualifications stated below will be scheduled for a written test. Scores from the written test will comprise 100% of the final grade for determining a candidate's placement on the employment register. The How to Prepare Guide for this examination is available on our website. Please contact State Personnel if you wish to have a guide mailed to you.

Use an Application for Examination form. You can get the form at this office or at any Alabama Career Center Office. It can also be downloaded from our website. You must send your application to the State Personnel Department. Photocopied applications are accepted. Facsimile applications are also accepted. Our fax number is 334-242-1110. Applications will be accepted until further notice. Individuals currently on the register do not need to reapply to remain eligible for employment.

* Please refer to the back of this announcement (page 2) or the State Personnel Department website for complete information on our policy for accepting post-secondary and advanced degrees.

The State of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Salary

$ 35,589.60 Step 1

Posting Date

2009-01-22

Closing Date

2009-03-18

Job Last Updated

2009-01-22

Job Announcement/More Information Web Site

http://personnel.state.al.us/Documents/Announcements/100405_A.pdf

Department/County Web Site

http://www.dps.state.al.us/Default.aspx