CSP Cadet Trooper
CSP Cadet Trooper
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- This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order Ddue tobeing critical to protecting the health life and safety of Coloradans.APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS OF COLORADO.APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5PM ON 11/19/2025 - NO EXCEPTIONS!Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities
Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across ColoradoOur Core Values Unity Honor Service
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration support and growth to our employees. Our culture has a public service focus and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose
If you are passionate about public safety service and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads preparing and mitigating environmental disasters disaster recovery combating crime school safety and victim recovery.
Youll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under theFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and theState of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security) visitColorado PERAfor details.
CDPS provides generous time off including11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leaveand annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling referrals and resources as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
ABOUT THE DIVISION
The mission of the Colorado State Patrol: By adhering to our core values we provide modern policing services for all persons to protect life peace and property throughout Colorado.
The vision of the Colorado State Patrol:To create a safer Colorado through strategic innovation led by an engaged and empowered membership that provides visible service.
Through high visibility strict enforcement maximum resource deployment and community education the CSP promotes safety protects lives and preserves state highways using the programs described below:- Traffic Safety - enforces motor vehicle and all other Colorado laws on 8400 miles of highway and 57000 miles of county roads including selective enforcement actions saturation patrols crash investigations and educational safety programs.
- Communications - provides a professional communications system for members of the Patrol other state local and federal agencies and Colorado residents.
- Criminal Interdiction and Automobile Theft - proactively investigates motor vehicle theft and related offenses inspects Vehicle Identification Numbers interdicts illegal drugs and gathers intelligence to support state and national homeland security efforts.
- Hazardous Materials Enforcement - enforces permitting and routing rules develops safe transportation rules and regulations and provides timely response and mitigation for hazardous materials events on-roadways.
- Executive and Capitol Security - provides 24-hour security at the State Capitol and Capitol Complex and security for the Governor First Family visiting dignitaries and public demonstrations.
- Smuggling and Trafficking Interdiction Section - enforces the states human smuggling and human trafficking laws on Colorado roadways.
- Port of Entry and Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program - collaborates with industry to support safe transport of materials on commercial motor carriers in Colorado.
- Aircraft Program - supports traffic enforcement activities and transports state officials and employees.
- Victims Assistance - provides direct services to victims of highway traffic crimes in accordance with the Victim Rights Act.
Description of Job
Description of Job:
This position serves in a training and learning capacity receiving instruction on basic law enforcement services in accordance with the mission goals and objectives of the Colorado State Patrol and in compliance with governing federal and state laws. The position will learn and demonstrate the ability to exercise extensive independent judgment in making decisions that may include taking immediate actions with limited opportunity to consider various alternatives. Cadets must successfully complete all academy courses including academic classes physical training vehicle operations weapon qualification(s) and use of force to move to the classification of Trooper within the prescribed training period.This position will work under the direction of the Major and Commander of the State Patrol Academy and the qualified/uniformed & civilian/certified training staff. A State Patrol Cadet trains to become a fully functional State Trooper to patrol highways ensuring public safety by enforcing all state and federal laws pertaining to the traffic network. A cadet will also train to analyze trends and statistics in order to determine the appropriate enforcement process to be used in accomplishing task goals.A Colorado State Patrol Cadet attends the prescribed training academy and must successfully complete every course. This announcement will be filling the Academy class commencing July 2026.A new cadet will immediately commence to the duties & demonstrate responsibility for his/her conduct as being part of a safe and positive work environment for sustaining moderate fitness levels and as a student while in various environments (i.e. classroom firearms training fitness driving track outdoor training).You can find out more about the Academy and Cadet training by clickinghere.
DUTIES:
Arrest Authority TrainingThe Cadet position receives instruction in the interpretation and application of laws and statues of the State of Colorado laws of arrest rights of citizens basic criminal investigation processes and techniques including law enforcement ethics witness interviews and collection of evidence.Communication TrainingThe Cadet position receives instruction on the interpretation and application of the agencys key polices positions and strategies while interpreting and applying policy and procedures to the public in an operational capacity. Cadets receive instruction on the interpretation of the philosophies and programs implemented by the agency on effective report writing and effective speaking. The Cadet position also receives instruction on serving as a witness in court testimony and providing accurate complete and truthful statements.
Emergency Response TrainingThe Cadet position receives instruction to perform independently and to recognize immediate problems. A Cadet must make responsible decisions and take the appropriate corrective action without the benefit of close supervision. Training will include participation in simulated instruction in situations that are often stressful or dangerous in nature. The Cadet position receives instruction and interpretation in collection of evidence participates in firearms training and physical methods of arrest training participates in emergency vehicle operations training to include pursuit defensive driving and emergency driving. The Cadet position receives instruction in enforcement psychology enforcement tactics and crowd control tactics recognizing and respecting the complexities of cultural diversity radio communications and basic medical response techniques. The Cadet position also participates in a physical training program.
Technical Expertise/TrainingThe Cadet position receives instruction in necessary technical expertise to include but not limited to: use of patrol vehicles firearms use of force arrest control physical fitness use of assigned equipment crash investigations officer safety skills decision making skills and current technology. Instruction is provided on how and when to effectively use lethal and less lethal weapons arrest control tactics and tools.Cadets must attend all assigned training and acquire all required certifications prescribed by agency written directives and Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards.
Upon graduation from the academy Cadets become Troopers with a pay rate of $7825 monthly.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma or GED (minimum qualification)
- Must be 21 years of age at the start of the Academy (special qualification)
DISQUALIFIERS
Effective December 2020 the Colorado State Patrol Appearance/Tattoo Policy is as follows:
Only applications meeting strict criteria will be moving through in the process.There are specific disqualifiers which may be grounds for your removal from the application process. These disqualifiers are presented in the Supplemental Questions provided in this application.- Any body marking that is found to be vulgar obscene sexually explicit gang related prejudicial or which may otherwise bring discredit on the State Patrol or police profession is prohibited.
- Body markings on or above the collar bone are prohibited.
- Body markings on or below the wrist bone are prohibited. Members are permitted to have one band no greater than 8mm wide on one finger.
- Full Colorado State Patrol Personal Appearance policy.
- The Colorado State Patrol Tattoo Policy is effective upon the date of application.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Ability to successfully complete a background investigation polygraph pre-employment physical examination psychological evaluation and drug test.
- The background investigation is based on the following criteria including but not limited to: driving history criminal behavior/history alcohol use/behavior drug use/behavior and integrity. If you omit any material fact on your application/testing materials whether intentional or unintentional you will be disqualified. If any disqualifying information is discovered at any stage of the selection process you will be removed from consideration for the position;
- Vision must be unimpaired or correctable to 20/20 and must possess normal color vision depth perception night vision near acuity far acuity accommodation and field of vision including peripheral;
- Must be able to hear and understand voice and radio communication either aided or unaided.
- Ability to meet POST criteria to become POST certified.
- Please note that residency requirements (e.g. maximum commute time or distance) are not uniform and are determined by the specific duty station to which you are assigned. You must meet the individual residency standard for that location.
- Must be available and willing to work 24/7 as needed. This includes weekends holidays rotating shifts and in all weather conditions.
- Applicant must be willing to serve a one year probationary period;
- Must be able to effectively communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing;
- Must meet the standards of the Colorado State Patrol Drug-Free Workplace and Workforce policy including passing a pre-employment drug screen: Drug-Free Workplace and Workforce policy;
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
APPEAL RIGHTS Supplemental Information
- Are you in need of an accommodation
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at .
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important NoticesApplicationsare considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore additional informationmay notbe solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
Closing Date:All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Supplemental Question:Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience career accomplishments and views about organizational values and approaches and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
Transcripts:An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Military Veterans:If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Copy and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veterans preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 State of Legal Residence form.
Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips please view thisvideo.
Resumes Cover Lettersor other documents submitted:willnotbe reviewed assessed or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
NotificationsAll correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to theemail address listed on your application. Include your current working email addresson your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
The stages of the Cadet hiring process and details can be seenhere:
- Minimum Qualification Review
- Written Test (administered virtually)
- The Written Test passing score is 70%. The applicants with the top 300 passing Written Test scores will be moving forward in the hiring process.
- Polygraph
- Background Investigation
- Majors Review Board
- In-Person Interviews
- Conditional offer - at this step the top candidates will need to pass psychological assessment pre-employment medical screening and a drug test.
- Final Offer
- Duty Locations Provided
Employment Type
Full-Time
