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This is a Continuous advertisement for the LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (STATE TROOPER) position.
STATE TROOPER
The Florida Highway Patrol is the finest state law
enforcement agency in the nation and we provide the
highest level of professional law enforcement services
available. We hold both National and State law
enforcement accreditations. Using a comprehensive
education and enforcement plan we promote safety
throughout Florida.
The FHP actively enforces the State’s criminal, traffic,
motor vehicle and driver’s license laws. State Troopers
are motivated, hard-working law enforcement officers
specializing in traffic safety. Our women and men patrol
Florida using state–of-the-art training, equipment,
technology and resources to enhance our abilities.
We have many exciting career and promotional
opportunities. Troopers with two years of experience are
eligible for specialty positions such as contraband
interdiction officer, criminal investigations, dignitary
protection, DUI patrol, Instructor, motorcycle patrol,
occupant protection specialist, recruitment officer,
pilot, public affairs officer, special response team,
K-9 handler, plus many more.
Troopers with five years of experience are eligible to
promote to supervisory positions.
Minimum Qualifications -
United States Citizen - High School graduate or
equivalent - Minimum of 19 years old at time of
application (no maximum age restriction) - Valid
driver’s license - Willing to accept an initial
assignment anywhere in Florida.
One
of the following - One year of law enforcement
experience (sworn or non-sworn); Two years of public
contact experience; Two years of active continuous U.S.
military service with an honorable discharge; Completed
30 semester or 45-quarter hours of college credit from
an accredited college or university.
Minimum Physical Requirements -
Weight in proportion to height - Vision correctable to
20/30 in each eye with 140-degree field of vision
- Normal color distinguishing capabilities -
Successfully complete Physical Abilities Test - Medical
exam.
Starting Salaries
Academy
Basic Recruit Training -
$2,514.88 per month
Graduation from the training academy
Statewide
- $33,977.04
annually ($2,831.42 monthly)
Broward, Collier, Dade, Lee, Monroe and Palm Beach
Counties -
$38,976.84 annually ($3,248.07 monthly)
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