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Georgia State Patrol Job Vacancy Announcement – 110th Trooper School
Position Title: Trooper
Location: Statewide
Link to Apply: https://ga.taleo.net/careersection/ga_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=LAW03OU&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
GEORGIA STATE PATROL – TROOPER
Be a part of an elite group of men and women who serves, protects, and defends the people of the State of Georgia, while preserving the rights and dignity of all. We are looking for the best and the brightest, who can handle a never-ending variety of situations and people. You will receive the very best technical, physical, and law enforcement training while gaining skills that will put you at the top of your game. We invest thousands of dollars in your training that consistently result in competence, capability, professionalism and confidence building. As a Georgia State Trooper, you will find a challenging career providing assistance to citizens, insuring traffic safety, and promoting peace and order throughout the state. Come join us and experience the greatest camaraderie and teamwork in a unique environment that delivers law enforcement at the highest possible standard!
The Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for the 110th Trooper School. This school is contingent on approval of anticipated funding. It is anticipated that the 110th Trooper school will begin August 2, 2020. The department has immediate staffing needs statewide. All assignments will be made based on the operational needs of the department, taking into consideration the current home location of the selected applicants.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 110th TROOPER SCHOOL IS SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under close supervision, patrols highways and roads to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Investigates traffic crashes and assists motorists. Assists other law enforcement agencies in enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and ensuring safety of the general population. Participates in criminal prosecution. DPS offers a number of opportunities for specialized assignments for Troopers throughout their career.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, possess a diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D, and must be 21 years old upon graduation from Trooper School.
Applicants must also successfully pass the pre-employment process that includes the background investigation and polygraph, oral interview, physical fitness test, psychological and medical evaluations, and meet other requirements for certification as a peace officer set by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).
ANNUAL SALARY:
$36,832 (while in Trooper School)
$47,350 (upon Trooper School graduation)
TROOPER CAREER PATH:
Trooper First Class 1- $52,583
Trooper First Class 2- $57,841
Trooper First Class 3- $63,062
CADET PROGRAM – For candidates who are interested in employment with DPS prior to Trooper School, please carefully read the following information.
We anticipate hiring Cadets for employment at Georgia State Patrol Posts prior to the start of the 110th Trooper School. Salary for Cadet is $35,080.00 annually.
Eligibility consists of the following:
• Must be an applicant for the 110th Trooper School
• Must successfully pass polygraph, background investigation, and interview for the Cadet Program
Candidates hired for the Cadet Program will continue in the process for the 110th Trooper School. We anticipate a limited number of available positions and interested candidates are encouraged to attend PT as early in the process as possible. This opportunity will be available pending funding approval and until the positions are filled. More information on this opportunity will be provided at the PT session.
Please note: Candidates for the 110th Trooper School are not required to participate in the Cadet Program to be eligible for selection to the 110th Trooper School.
VETERAN’S BENEFITS:
Eligible veterans for GI Bill benefits can receive 18 months’ worth of stipend pay from the Veteran’s Administration in addition to the salary paid by DPS while in the academy and during on the job training after graduation. The current OJT rates vary by which GI Bill the veteran selects and time of service.
PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS: The Physical Fitness Program is an evaluation of absolute standards (same job = same standard). These standards are based upon Cooper Institute standards reflective of the minimum fitness level an individual must possess to perform their job regardless of their age or gender.
Please note that these are the minimum standards for consideration for employment. The Trooper School cadets will be required to be at a much higher level of fitness, which includes long distance running for cardiovascular endurance. It is highly suggested that applicants implement physical training programs that will prepare them to exceed the minimum requirements listed below.
The following events will comprise the assessment:
WATCH: Informational video with detailed instructions on how to perform each event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F6fJAURh88
All applicants are encouraged to view the informational video to help them prepare to succeed in this step in the hiring process.
Push Ups (#) 21 in 1 minute (rest in the up position)
Sit Ups (#) 30 in one minute (hands held over the ears, rest in the up position)
1.5 Mile Run – You will be required to run 1.5 miles within 15 minutes and 34 Seconds (15:34)
OR
ROWING
Note: Rowing will only be available at the following GPSTC location dates:
October 25, 2019
November 15, 2019
December 13, 2019
January 17, 2020
February 21, 2020
March 13, 2020
Candidates who choose to row must adhere to the following:
· You will be required to complete a 2000-meter row and achieve a targeted VO2 max of at least 50%.
· The damper setting on the side of the Concept 2 Rower will be set to “5”.
· The time each individual must complete the 2000-meter row to achieve the 50% VO2 max standard is determined by their weight, age and gender.
Please CLICK HERE to fill in your age, weight and gender to determine the time you must complete the row to reach the 50% VO2 max standard:
Please see the following video link for tips to successfully complete the rowing:
Concept2 Rower Technique Video
Please see the following video link that will demonstrate common rowing technique errors:
Common Rowing Technique Errors Video
PT Dates for the 110th Trooper School: Applicants may attend any of the following scheduled PT sessions. Please click the following link below to access the background packet. The background packet is to be brought to the PT session.
http://dps.georgia.gov/employment-forms
PT #1 Troop F
Troop F Recruiter
SFC Marvin Prince #99
Cell: 404-623-8806
October 18, 2019- Friday-9:00am
North Tattnall Middle School
148 W. Brazell St
Reidsville, Georgia 30453
PT#2 Recruitment
Cell (404)430-8218 or (404)295-1802
October 25, 2019- Friday
9:00am
GPSTC- (Gym)
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
PT#3 Troop C
Troop C Recruiter
TFC3 Steve Black #836
Cell (404)323-6398
October 26, 2019- Saturday 9:00 am
South Atlanta High School
800 Hutchens Road SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
PT #4 Troop H
Troop H Recruiter
TFC2 Hawk Parrish #903
Cell (404)710-1120
November 9, 2019- Saturday Lowndes High School – 9:00am
1606 Norman Drive
Valdosta, Georgia 31601
PT #5 Troop A
Troop A Recruiter
TFC3 Darrell McGuire #562
Cell (470)217-4521
November 12, 2019- Tuesday-4:00 pm
Sonoraville Recreational Center
7494 Fairmount Highway (GA 53)
Calhoun, Georgia 30701
PT #6 Recruitment
Cell (404)430-8218 or (404)295-1802
November 15, 2019- Friday-9:00 am
GPSTC- (Gym)
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
PT#7 Troop C
Troop C Recruiter
TFC3 Steve Black #836
Cell (404)323-6398
November 23, 2019- Saturday-9:00 am
Norcross High School
5300 Spalding Drive
Norcross, Georgia 30092
Report to the stadium behind the school
PT#8 Recruitment
Cell (404)430-8218 or (404)295-1802
December 9, 2019- Monday-9:00am
GPSTC- (Gym)
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
PT#9 Troop E
Troop E Recruiter
TFC2 Baron Pernell #919
Cell (404)354-4671
December 14, 2019 -Saturday
1:00pm Morgan County High School (Track)-
1231 College Drive
Madison, Georgia 30650
PT#10 Troop G
Troop G Recruiter
TFC3 Brian Palmer #254
Cell (470)898-3584
December 14, 2019- Saturday 9:00am Bainbridge Middle School
1301 E College Street
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
PT#11 Troop B
Troop B Recruiter
TFC3 David J. Snyder #649
Cell (404)295-6394
January 7, 2020 – Tuesday-10:00am
North Hall Community Center
4175 Nopone Rd
Gainesville, Georgia 30506
PT#12 Troop I
Troop I Recruiter
TFC3. Quincy Melvin #231
Cell: 404-617-3494
January 11, 2020 –Saturday-9:00 am
Savannah Christian Preparatory School
1599 Chatham Parkway
Savannah, Georgia 31408
PT# 13 Recruitment
Cell (404)430-8218 or (404)295-1802
January 17, 2020- Friday
9:00am GPSTC- (Gym)
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
PT#14 Troop F
Troop F Recruiter
SFC Marvin Prince #99
Cell: 404-623-8806
February 1, 2020- Saturday
9:00am
West Laurens High School
3692 Highway 257
Dexter, Georgia 31019
The track is located behind the football stadium
PT#15 Troop A
Troop A Recruiter
TFC3 Darrell McGuire #562
Cell (470)217-4521
February 18, 2020- Tuesday -4:00pm
Sonoraville Recreational Center
7494 Fairmount Highway (GA 53)
Calhoun, Georgia 30701
PT#16 Troop G
Troop G Recruiter
TFC3 Brian Palmer #254
Cell (470)898-3584
March 10, 2020-Tuesday-9:00am Lee County 9th Grade Campus
370 Leslie Highway
Leesburg, Georgia 31763
PT#17 Recruitment
Cell (404)430-8218 or
(404)295-1802
March 13, 2020- Friday -9:00 am
GPSTC- (Gym)
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, GA 31029
PT#18 Troop E
Troop E Recruiter
TFC2 Baron Pernell #919
Cell (404)354-4671
March 14, 2020 -Saturday- 1:00pm
Grovetown High School (Track)
2010 William Few Parkway
Grovetown, Georgia 30813
PT#19 Troop D
Troop D Recruiter
TFC3 Don Stewart #767
Cell (404) 387-7483
March 19, 2020– Thursday 5:00pm Upson County Civic Center
205 Civic Center Drive
Thomaston, Georgia 30286
(directly off of and south of GA 74)
PT#20 Troop C
Troop C Recruiter
TFC3 Steve Black #836
Cell (404)323-6398
March 22, 2020-Sunday -9:00 am
South Atlanta High School
800 Hutchens Road SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
PT#21 Recruitment
Cell (404)430-8218 or (404)295-1802
April 4, 2020- Saturday –
9:00am GPSTC- (Gym)
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
MEDICAL STANDARDS: Minimum vision of 20/60 uncorrected in each eye, and corrected to 20/40 or better in each eye with glasses or contact lenses. Additional medical standards must be met prior to final offer of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Prior military service
· Prior experience as a Law Enforcement Officer
· Current employment with the Georgia Department of Public Safety
If you are a currently certified peace officer, please carefully read the following:
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is unable to reimburse other law enforcement agencies for training expenses as defined by § 35-8-22. Therefore, DPS has determined that any currently certified peace officer as defined in § 35-8-2 will not be considered for employment with DPS until at least 24 months after the completion of basic mandate training as of August 2, 2020 (the tentative hire date for the 110th Trooper School). This will not apply to candidates who were not employed by another Georgia law enforcement agency while completing basic mandate training. We strongly encourage you to re-apply once you have worked for your current agency for 24 months after completion of mandate training.
The Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice: Submission of your application indicates that you specifically agree to receive text messages to your cellular number (if applicable) regarding any portion of the employment process (i.e. background, oral interview, medical/psychological appointments, POST application process and Trooper School). Your submission of your application indicates that you understand your carrier’s normal messaging rates may apply for the receipt of these text messages.
For more information about this job contact:
Human Resources Division
404-624-7553 or employment@gsp.net
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 110th TROOPER SCHOOL IS SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020.
