Cadet State Trooper - Kingman Testing AUG 30

Cadet State Trooper - Kingman Testing AUG 30

Salary

$67,323.57 Annually

Location

Statewide, AZ

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

1100-26-02-KINGMAN

Division

Highway Patrol Division

Opening Date

04/03/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
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Summary Statement

NOTE: This posting is for applicants who wish to test in Kingman, Arizona. Please apply to the job posting nearest to your location Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, or Kingman. Hires can be placed throughout the state of Arizona. Current vacancies are in Metro Phoenix and Northern Arizona, however there are no assignments in Kingman, Bullhead City or Prescott.

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Cadet State Trooper vacancies statewide. Cadet State Troopers participate in Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ P.O.S.T.) Basic Training Curriculum and other training designated by the Department of Public Safety to learn general duty police work. Performs related duties as assigned. Upon successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T., the incumbent is reclassified to State Trooper. This is a competitive classification.

TEST DATE - SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 at 7:00AM

TESTING LOCATION - KINGMAN, ARIZONA

MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TESTING PROCESS

TEST PROCESS INCLUDES - WRITTEN (MULTIPLE CHOICE) EXAM AND PHYSICAL FITNESS (PT) TESTS

PHYSICAL FITNESS EVENT

MALES

FEMALES

PUSH UPS

30

15

SIT-UPS

35 in 60 seconds

32 in 60 seconds

300 METER SPRINT

61 seconds

71 seconds

1.5 MILE RUN

14:54 minutes

15:05 minutes

Applicants who meet the qualifications will receive an email invitation with specific information regarding the test.

Applicants successfully completing the written exam will be placed on an 18-month eligibility list which will be used to fill vacancies in future academies. Future attempts will be provided to complete the physical fitness portion if not initially successful.

As a reminder, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) places Troopers in various locations throughout the State, depending upon the needs of the Department. You must be willing to accept an assignment anywhere in the State if you are offered a position as a State Trooper. Duty assignments will not be made until after successful completion of training and certification as a peace officer by AZ P.O.S.T. depending on the Department operational needs.

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Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

1. Learns patrol, investigation, traffic control and safety, police methods, first aid, and community and police relations.

2. Learns federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws.

3. Learns Department policies and procedures.

4. Learns to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports.

5. Participates in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills necessary for the job.

6. Learns proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:

1. English grammar and composition.

Skill in:

1. the operation of a vehicle.

Ability to:

1. analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.

2. maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.

3. read and understand complex written information.

4. observe and recollect details.

5. understand and follow oral directions.

6. work independently.

7. establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

8. work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime.

9. perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold, or wet conditions.

10. use specialized protective equipment or clothing.

11. perform the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically take custody of persons; subdue and apprehend combative suspects; safely search persons and places; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist and turn, etc.)

12. perform basic mathematics and statistical calculations.

13. communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

14. operate a computer to input and retrieve information.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or have a GED. Must be at least 21 years of age at the completion of AZ P.O.S.T. BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUM. By the starting date, must be a resident of the state of Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver license.

Employees who are hired into the classification prior to the start of the training academy will be placed at step 1 of the salary range. All employees in the classification will be placed at step 2 of the salary range while actively assigned to the training academy.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked here.

01

Are you a citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

02

By June 1, 2027, will you be 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

04

The Arizona Department of Public Safety stations Troopers throughout the State. I understand and acknowledge that duty assignments are based upon the critical needs of the Department. Although I may be offered the opportunity to submit my preferences, I understand that a particular duty assignment is not guaranteed. Please note, there are no current available assignments in the Southern Patrol Bureau which includes Tucson, Nogales, Yuma, Dateland, Quartszite, Parker and Gila Bend, and any surrounding cities or towns.

• Yes
• No

05

Please rank your three choices above in order of preference.

06

Do you have any neck, face or head tattoos?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

08

Please select the option below which details any Adderall or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

09

Please select the option below which details any steroid or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

10

Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other illegal drug, for sale?

• Yes
• No

11

Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally within the last six (6) months.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

12

Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally within the last two (2) years.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

13

Please provide an approximate date (mm/dd/yyyy) indicating your last marijuana usage as described in the previous question.

14

Please select the option below which details your marijuana usage, (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally, during your lifetime.

• None
• 1 to 5 times
• 6 to 15 times
• 16 to 25 times
• 26 to 35 times
• 35 to 50 times
• More than 50 times

15

Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance e.g. MDMA (Molly, ecstasy), LSD (acid), Psilocybin (Mushrooms) NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony since turning 21 years of age. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• more than 8 times

16

Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage e.g. MDMA (Molly, ecstasy), LSD (acid), Psilocybin (Mushrooms) NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony within the last seven (7) years. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• more than 8 times

17

Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage e.g. MDMA (Molly, ecstasy), LSD (acid), Psilocybin (Mushrooms) NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony during your lifetime. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• more than 8 times

18

Please select the option below which details your heroin usage over your lifetime.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

Required Question

Employer Arizona Department of Public Safety

Address 2102 W. Encanto Blvd.

Phoenix, Arizona, 85009

Phone 602-223-2290

Website http://www.azdps.gov