Washington State Patrol Trooper Cadet



Job Details

Washington State Patrol Trooper Cadet
Employer

State of Washington

Salary

$4,500.00 Monthly

Location

Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

Job Type

Various Job Types

Job Number

2017- WSP PST

Department

Washington State Patrol Trooper Cadet

Opening Date

07/01/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency made up of dedicated professionals who work hard to improve the quality of life of our citizens and prevent the unnecessary loss of life on a daily basis.

Mission Statement

The Washington State Patrol makes a difference every day, enhancing the safety and security of our state by providing the best in public safety services.

Vision

To be the best public safety agency in the United States.

Motto

Service With Humility

Values
Every employee is a critical member of a team committed to earning the trust and confidence of the public through:
  • Strong leadership
  • Effective partnerships
  • Professional excellence
  • Acting with integrity and accountability
  • Respecting and protecting individual rights
  • A culture of continuous improvement

Goals
  • Goal 1 - Build a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous performance improvement.
  • Goal 2 - Make people safe on Washington roadways.
  • Goal 3 - Make people secure by reducing the risk of crime, terrorism, fire, and other natural disasters.
  • Goal 4 - Deliver results-oriented, statewide public safety services.
  • Goal 5 - Improve and sustain agency infrastructure and business processes

Qualifications



The character of police officers today is continually being challenged. Because public scrutiny is particularly intense for uniformed personnel, applicants seeking employment with the Washington State Patrol as a Trooper Cadet must possess an exemplary background and personal history. The nature of police work necessitates that only the best applicants are chosen. We have provided our standards to assist you in making a realistic assessment of being hired as a Trooper Cadet.

The WSP has four phases to our hiring process.
Phase 1         Physical fitness test and written test (Conducted by Public Safety Testing)
Phase 2         Polygraph
Phase 3         Background Investigation, Oral Interview
Phase 4         Psychological test, Psychological Interview w/ Psychologist, Medical exam
 

  • Current Military -Please do not apply until you are within six (6) months of your ETS date.  Please contact the WSP Human Resource Division (HRD) if you have any questions.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Be a citizen of the United States of America
  • Be 19½ years old at time of application
  • Possess a current, non-probationary, and non-restricted valid driver's license
  • Possess a Washington State driver's license and maintain such licensure during employment with WSP
  • Possess a high school diploma from a state sanctioned and recognized school, GED, or associates or higher from an accredited college
  • Pass a medical exam, prior to being hired
  • Be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and be on 24-hour call
  • Be free from the use of narcotics or controlled substances
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment polygraph examination
  • Successfully pass a thorough background investigation
  • Successfully pass a departmental medical examination
  • Successfully pass a departmental psychological examination
  • Be willing to accept statewide assignments
  • Knowledge between right and wrong and demonstrate it by example and life style
  • Maintain good personal hygiene
  • Pay one's bills and meet financial obligations
Applicant must be of good moral character. Indications of a lack of good moral character include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation
  • Intentional deception or fraud or attempted deception or fraud in any application, examination, or other document
  • Acts or conduct that would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the individual's honesty, fairness, respect for the rights of others, or for the laws of the state and/or the nation
  • Conduct that adversely reflects on the individual's character to perform the duties of a trooper
  • Any applicant with a history of domestic violence shall be eliminated as an employee candidate at that point in the hiring process per RCW 10.99 and the Washington State Patrol Regulation Manual, Chapter 8.00.320. RCW Mandate - Will apply to all trooper cadet and CVEO applicants

Applicants must possess the following physical abilities, skills, and traits:
  • Ability to see, hear, smell, feel, walk, jump, run, climb, lift, drag, carry
  • Ability to jump into a vehicle, jump over guardrails, and change a tire
  • Ability to shoot a pistol, rifle, and shotgun with either hand
  • Ability to distinguish colors and be free from color blindness and night blindness

Must be able to learn and demonstrate the following job requirements after being trained by the department:
  • Knowledge of First Aid
  • Knowledge of when and when not to use force, up to and including firearms
  • Communicate clearly when using radio equipment
  • Operate a standard-issue patrol vehicle unaided
  • Knowledge of when to use emergency lights and siren
  • Ability to demonstrate the proper use of all issued equipment
  • Ability to provide credible courtroom testimony

Supplemental Information

Compensation:

Trooper Cadets - $4,500.00 monthly base salary. After successfully completing the Trooper Cadet Training, Trooper Cadets are promoted to Trooper and will receive a Trooper's monthly base pay of $5,126.00.

Once a Trooper has reached six months from their commissioned date they will receive the following step increases until they have their fifth year of commissioned service.

 Progression  Monthly Base Pay:

  • 0 - .5 years $5,126
  • .5 - 1.5 years $5,433
  • 1.5 - 2.5 years $5,759
  • 2.5 - 3.5 years $6,104
  • 3.5 - 4.5 years $6,470
  • 4.5 + 5 years $6,860
  • 5-10 years $7,066
Longevity Pay:

After a Trooper reaches their fifth year of commissioned service, they will receive 2% longevity pay every five years of commissioned service.

Read about Shift Differential Pay, Education Incentive Pay, Geographic Pay, and Specialty Pay, as well as Paid Leave Time and Benefits here: http://wsp.wa.gov/be-a-trooper

The policy of the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is to recruit and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants. The affirmative action information requested in this on-line application is voluntary and is only used for reporting affirmative action information to the state and federal government.

Drug possession/usage beyond these standards disqualifies you for employment with the WSP.
 
"Possession" is defined as having actual physical control of any illegal (non-prescribed) drug for personal use with the intent to commit a crime
 
"Use" is defined as trying, testing, or experimenting, which includes, but is not limited to, tasting, smoking, injecting, absorbing, sniffing, or inhaling
  • No use or possession of any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Marijuana/Hashish) over five (5) times combined.  This standard applies to synthetic versions of Schedule 1-5 drugs.  Marijuana cannot be regarded as legal until federal law regards it as legal
  • No use or possession of any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Marijuana/Hashish) in the last three (3) years.  This standard applies to synthetic versions of Schedule 1-5 drugs
  • No use or possession of Marijuana/Hashish within the last one (1) year, regardless of age
  • No use or possession of Opiates or Heroin, regardless of time frame
  • No injection of any non-prescribed illegal drugs, regardless of time frame
  • Use of non-prescribed medication for medical-related purposes may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Human Resource Division (HRD) Commander
  • No trafficking, selling, offering to sell, or transporting for sale of any illegal drugs, regardless of time frame
  • No drug use or possession of any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Marijuana/Hashish) after submitting any law enforcement application
  • No drug use or illegal possession of any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs while employed by a law enforcement agency (including military law enforcement)
  • No intentional inhalation (huffed) of any aerosol or substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc.) in the last three (3) years
 
Examples of Schedule I-V Drugs include, but are not limited to:
  • Schedule I (RCW 69.50.204) – Examples could include: Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Ecstasy, LSD, Peyote, GHB, Methaqualone, Marijuana/Cannabis, etc.
 
  • Schedule II (RCW 69.50.206) – Examples could include: Opium, Cocaine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Depressants, Hallucinogenic substances, etc.
 
  • Schedule III (RCW 69.50.208) – Examples could include: Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, Hallucinogenic substances, etc.
 
  • Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.210) – Examples could include: Barbital, Diazepam, Fludiazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, etc.
 Any conduct deemed to impede the ability of the WSP to effectively fulfill its responsibilities; causes a lessening of public confidence in the ability of the WSP to perform its mission; or does not equate with the high ethical standards expected by the public of law enforcement agencies will result in disqualification.
  • Have no felony convictions
  • Have no misdemeanor convictions involving DUI, use or possession of firearms in the commission of a crime, crimes of violence (i.e., domestic violence, assault, sex crimes, etc.), or controlled substances
  • Other than those identified above, misdemeanor convictions over the age of 21 may be considered on a case-by-case basis, provided they did not occur within the last three (3) years.  Final approval will be determined by the HRD Commander
  •  Misdemeanor convictions under the age of 21 may be considered on a case-by-case basis provided they did not occur within the last three (3) years  Final approval will be determined by the HRD Commander
  • No more than two (2) convictions of major moving violations (Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving 2nd Degree, etc.), within the last ten years
  • Applicant must possess a current, non-probationary, and non-restricted valid driver's license.  History of restrictions on license or driving record due to vehicle operation or control will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Upon hire, must possess a Washington State driver's license and maintain such licensure during employment with the WSP
 
For this purpose, the term "conviction" shall include any disposition adverse to the subject, except a decision not to prosecute, a dismissal, or acquittal; provided, however, that a dismissal entered after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of prosecution or sentence shall be considered a disposition adverse to the subject.
 
Any applicant with a history or conviction of domestic violence shall be eliminated as an employee candidate at that point in the hiring process per RCW 10.99 and the WSP Regulation Manual, Chapter 8.00.320.  RCW Mandate – Will apply to all fully commissioned trooper applicants and CVEO applicants.

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More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
Do you grant WSP authorization to conduct a pre-employment background investigation to solicit information about you by releasing all information to include work records, reputation; medical records; psychological testing analysis and recommendation; military service records; responses to any pre-polygraph questions; polygraph testing and/or analysis; and financial status? Information of confidential or privileged nature shall also be included in the request to assist the WSP in determining qualifications for the position. I understand my rights under Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a, the Privacy Act of 1974, and waive these rights with the understanding that the information furnished will be used by other law enforcement agencies in conjunction with employment procedures.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you a citizen of the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you at least 19 1/2 (nineteen years and 6 months) years old at the time you are submitting this application? You must be at least 19 1/2 years to apply.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Enter in your date of birth in the field below in the following format: MM/DD/YYYY
05
What is the highest level of education you have completed? The WSP requires that a high school diploma be issued by a state certified institution.
  • High School Diploma
  • GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Less education than listed above
06
Are you willing and able to get a valid Washington State driver's license if granted employment?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Already posses valid WA State driver's license
07
Has your driver's license EVER been suspended or revoked?
  • Yes
  • No
08
****Click on the "Save Work in Progress" button at the bottom of this page before and after responding to the following question.**** If your license has ever been revoked, state when, where, and why in the field below in the following format: MM/DD/YYYY, Location, Why
09
Are you currently on active duty? Note: Active duty personnel may apply within six (6) months of their separation date. If your separation date is over six months from today, we will be unable to process your application.
  • Yes
  • No
10
If you are currently on active duty or had prior service, select the military branch.
  • Army
  • Air Force
  • Coast Guard
  • Marines
  • Navy
11
Military Component:
  • Active Duty
  • National Guard
  • Reserves
12
Do you have police experience?
  • Sworn
  • Reserve
  • Military
  • Corrections
  • Explorer
  • None
13
Are you willing to resort to physical force, if necessary, in the performance of duty?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Are you willing to take a human's life in the line of duty?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Are you willing to serve anywhere in the state of Washington, even if it necessitates changing your residence? Please know that you have ability to transfer to other areas in the state.
  • Yes
  • No
16
The Washington State Patrol has strict hiring standards for all employees within our agency. Carefully review questions 16-27 and respond honestly. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to respond to these questions during a polygraph test. UNTRUTHFUL RESPONSES WILL RESULT IN YOUR PERMANENT DISQUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH OUR AGENCY. "Possession" is defined as having actual physical control of any illegal (non-prescribed) drug for personal use with the intent to commit a crime. "Use" is defined as trying, testing, or experimenting, which includes, but is not limited to, tasting, smoking, injecting, absorbing, sniffing, or inhaling. Do you understand the importance of answering these questions honestly AND that untruthful responses will permanently disqualify you from employment with our agency?
  • Yes
  • No
17
For the questions related to past drug use, definitions of illegal Schedule 1-5 drugs are listed here for your reference: Do not include marijuana/hashish. Schedule I (RCW 69.50.204) - Examples could include: Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Ecstasy, LSD, Peyote, GHB, Methaqualone, Marijuana/Cannabis, etc. Schedule II (RCW 69.50.206) - Examples could include: Opium, Cocaine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Depressants, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule III (RCW 69.50.208) - Examples could include: Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.210) - Examples could include: Barbital, Diazepam, Fludiazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepan, Phenobarbital, etc. Schedule V (RCW 69.50.212). Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for marijuana/hashish) over five (5) times? This also includes synthetic versions of these drugs.
  • Yes
  • No
18
Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for marijuana/hashish) within the last three (3) years? This also includes synthetic versions of these drugs.
  • Yes
  • No
19
Have you possessed or used marijuana/hashish within the past one (1) year?
  • Yes
  • No
20
Have you ever possessed or used Opiates or Heroin?
  • Yes
  • No
21
Have you ever injected any non-prescribed illegal drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
22
Regardless of the time frame, have you ever: trafficked, sold, offered to sell, or transported for sale any illegal drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
23
Other than Marijuana/Hashish, have you used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs after submitting any law enforcement application (including military law enforcement)?
  • Yes
  • No
24
Have you intentionally inhaled (huffed) any aerosol or substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc) in the last three (3) years?
  • Yes
  • No
25
For the following questions, "conviction" refers to any disposition adverse to you. A decision not to prosecute, a dismissal, or acquittal will not be considered a conviction for the purpose of these questions. However, a dismissal received after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of prosecution or sentence will be considered a conviction for the purposes of these questions. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
  • Yes
  • No
26
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving: DUI, use or possession of firearms in the commission of a crime, crimes of violence (i.e., domestic violence, assault, etc.), larceny, sex crimes, controlled substances, when you were OVER the age of 21?
  • Yes
  • No
27
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving; DUI, use or possession of firearms in the commission of a crime, crimes of violence (i.e., domestic violence, assault, etc.), larceny, sex crimes, controlled substances when you were UNDER the age of 21?
  • Yes
  • No
28
If you answered "Yes" to one or more questions listed in #14 through #27, provide detailed information (including dates) for each situation. NOT PROVIDING AN EXPLANATION FOR EACH "YES" ANSWER MAY LEAD TO YOU NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. If you marked "No" to each of these questions please type "Does not apply".
29
Are you a prior Washington State employee?
  • Yes
  • No
30
Have you previously applied for the position of Trooper Cadet with the Washington State Patrol?
  • Yes
  • No
31
Have you previously or are you currently applying for any other positions with the Washington State Patrol? If yes, which positions? If no, type "No" in the field below.
32
If you have previously applied, provide the date and highest level completed.
33
Have you ever been fingerprinted?
  • Yes
  • No
34
If you have ever been fingerprinted, explain the reason why in the field below. If you have never been fingerprinted, enter "NO" in the field.
35
Are you currently involved in any civil court action?
  • Yes
  • No
36
If you are currently involved in any civil court action, explain in the field below. If you are not, enter "NO" in the field.
37
Select which of the following resources prompt your trooper cadet application.
  • WSP Recruiter/Event
  • WSP Employee (not a recruiter)
  • Newspaper Ad
  • Radio
  • TV / Recruiting Commercial
  • Other Media
  • Recruiting Vehicle
  • Job Fair
  • WSP Website
  • Theater Ad
  • Other Website
  • None of the Above
38
Did you work with a WSP recruiter?
  • I did work with a WSP Trooper/Recruiter
  • I did not work with a WSP Trooper/Recruiter.
  • Other WSP Employee
39
If you responded to WSP Trooper or Employee in the question above, please enter the Trooper or Employee name in the following field.

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