Highway Patrol Accepting Trooper Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 25, 2012

CONTACT: Terry Woster, Public Information Officer, 605.773.3178

 

Highway Patrol Accepting Trooper Applications

 

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Highway Patrol is currently accepting applications for the position of State Trooper.

 

Within the next year, the Highway Patrol will have several trooper positions open. The hiring process is starting now because the training for troopers is comprehensive and takes several months, officials with the Highway Patrol say.

 

“The standards are demanding and the training is rigorous for those who wish to become Highway Patrol troopers,’’ said Col. Craig Price, superintendent of the Patrol. “Few careers offer the satisfaction that comes from protecting and serving the people of South Dakota and the motorists who travel South Dakota’s highways. It’s a great opportunity for a person of integrity, honor and high moral character with a desire to serve your fellow citizens.’’

 

Successful applicants go through 24 weeks of training at the State Law Enforcement Academy in Pierre.  After those 24 weeks are completed, recruits do an additional 10-12 weeks of field training before taking on their own duty stations across the state. Applicants who already are certified officers in South Dakota are required to take 11 weeks of training at the Academy, rather than the entire 24 weeks.

 

After completion of academy and field training, troopers will be assigned to duty stations in areas of South Dakota determined by staffing needs of the Highway Patrol.

 

To become a trooper, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 21 years old and possess or be able to possess a South Dakota driver’s license. The application period is open through June 20. For information on how to apply, visit the Bureau of Personnel website at: http://bop.sd.gov/workforus

 

Below is the link to the required documents an applicant must submit.

http://bop.sd.gov/workforus/lawcriminal/highwaypatrol/default.aspx

 

If you have questions, you may contact the Highway Patrol on Facebook or Twitter or call Highway Patrol Lt. Doug Coughlin at 773.3105.

 

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