Highway Patrol Cadet Candidate

Ohio Department of Public Safety
Columbus, OH
About Us

Our Mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in location: Multiple Dispatch Centers

Work hours: Rotating Shifts & Rotating Days Off

The Cadet Candidate Training Program consists of a training guide, physical fitness tests, monthly evaluations, and successful completion of the Field Training Dispatcher Guide.

Job Duties As a Cadet Candidate

  • Under close supervision of highway patrol Lieutenant &/or Dispatch Supervisor, participates in law enforcement activities designed to provide training & experience (e.g., traffic enforcement, motor vehicle & aircraft crash investigations, criminal investigations, patrolling techniques, rules of evidence & court procedures, driver license & vehicle registration enforcement).
  • Handles desk duty at patrol post (e.g., answers telephone & takes information related to crashes, law violations &/or assorted emergencies, responds to inquiries from public in office or by telephone).
  • Operates Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) to transmit or receive data.
  • Operates multichannel radio system to transmit & receive radio communications.
  • Prepares & maintains required reports.

High school diploma or GED equivalent; Must be a U.S. citizen; Must be a minimum of 18 years of age; Must have valid driver's license with no more than five active points; Must enter an academy class before reaching their 40th birthday.

Organization

Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

HP Academy

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$19.41 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Law Enforcement

Technical Skills

Law Enforcement

Professional Skills

Customer Focus

Agency Overview

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Cadet Candidate | Ohio State Highway Patrol

Learn more about being a cadet candidate at the link below!
Posted 2026-02-06

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