Vermont State Trooper (closing 4/8/2011)

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Vermont State Trooper - Pittsford, VT

Position Type

Position Title

Trooper

Vermont State Trooper

Requirements/Overview

BASIC REQUIREMENTS - VSP

Following is a list of the basic requirements to become a Vermont State Trooper.

Age - Minimum 20 years old to apply and begin the Testing/Selection process. You must wait until your 20th birthday to apply.

Vision - Applicants must have satisfactory depth perception, no marked muscle imbalance, and have a satisfactory visual field. The applicant must have uncorrected vision not worse than 20/200 (Snellen) and corrected 20/20 in one eye and not worse than 20/40 in the other eye. Contact lens wearers must have 20/20 corrected vision and have worn contact lenses successfully for a minimum of one year. All candidates must pass a color vision test.

Drugs - Applicants must be drug free for one year prior to applying. Legally prescribed drugs are excluded from this requirement.

Hearing - Normal

Health - Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform with reasonable accommodation, the essential job functions for this position.

Education - High School diploma or G.E.D.

Military - Not required. However if military service has been performed, an honorable discharge or separation must have been obtained. Applicants who have an honorable discharge will have five points added to their overall test score.

Residency - Applicants must bear the expense of travel to Vermont for multiple stages in the hiring process. Vermont residency is required upon graduation from the academy. You must be a United States citizen to apply.

Driver's License - Must possess a valid motor vehicle license at the time of application. Your right to operate must not have been suspended or revoked within twelve months of application. You must obtain a Vermont operator's license upon acceptance.

Physical Requirements - A mandatory physical assessment program is in place which encompasses the following areas - body fat, sit and reach, bench press, sit ups, push ups, and a 1.5 mile run. The minimum standards for this assessment are based on the 50th percentile for a candidate based on age and sex as developed by the Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research.

Body Piercing/Tattoos/Body Art - No body piercing, tattoos, or other body art may be visible while in uniform or on duty if not in uniform.

Criminal History - No felony convictions. The right to carry a firearm shall not be revoked for any reason.

Additional Information

Salary

$ 36,753.60-$71,358.30

Posting Date

2010-10-15

Closing Date

2011-04-08

Job Last Updated

2010-10-15

Job Announcement/More Information Web Site

http://www.dps.state.vt.us/vtsp/recruiting.htm

Department/County Web Site

http://www.vtsp.org

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