New York State Police are looking for new members to join the force. Police will hold a new Trooper entrance exam this fall.
The exams are scheduled for October 7, 14, 21 and 28th. They'll be offered at sites across New York State.
There are a number of qualifications to become a New York State Trooper. A press release from police listed the following:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEW YORK STATE TROOPER
Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least 20 years old by the application deadline.
Must not have reached their 30th birthday by the date of the application deadline. Except the maximum age mage be extended one year for each year of full-time active Federal military duty – up to a maximum of 6 years.
AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT:
Must be at least 21 years old to be appointed.
Must be appointed prior to 36th birthday, except the maximum age may be extended one year for each year of full-time active Federal military duty – up to a maximum of 6 years.
Must be a New York State resident and have a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment.
Must be able to pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT): sit-ups, push-ups and a one-and-one-half mile run.
Must be able to work rotating shifts any day of the week, including holidays.
Vision Requirements: uncorrected – no worse than 20/100 in each eye able to be corrected to 20/20 in each eye. Correction may be achieved using glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Color blindness is disqualifying.
Must comply with New York State policy which requires all members to present a neat and professional appearance at all times. Tattoos, brands, body piercings, and other body art shall not be visible while a member is in uniform or other business attire. The uniform includes the short sleeve shirt open at the front of the neck. In addition to visibility, some tattoos or brands may have symbolic meanings that are inconsistent with the values of the New York State Police.
Must possess a:
Graduate certificate from senior high school, Or
New York State High School Equivalency Diploma; Or
Military GED certificate, Or
High School Equivalency diploma from another state converted to a NYS High School Equivalency Diploma,
AND
Must have completed 60 college credit hours at an accredited college or university at time of appointment.
To apply online or get more information about becoming a trooper, click here.
