Highway Patrol Trooper

Class Concept

This is work in the enforcement of traffic laws and reducing crime on public streets and highways in North Carolina. Employees patrol roads within an assigned district. Work involves assisting the public in emergencies; investigating highway accidents; apprehending violators of the law and/or issuing warnings; testifying in court; and assisting other law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety. Work may include temporary assignments in a declared state of emergency. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Sergeant, guided by established highway patrol policies and procedures, and is reviewed through daily activity reports and conferences with supervisors.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the North Carolina Motor Vehicle laws.
• Skill in the operation of a patrol vehicle at high speeds and/or in inclement weather.
• Skill in the use of firearms.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and impartially apply the applicable provisions of the motor vehicle laws of North Carolina.
• Ability to collect and present information on patrol activities and investigations in oral and written form.
• Ability to deal with authority while maintaining professional and courteous demeanor with the general public.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly under emergency conditions.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training and Standards Commission.