Basic Hybrid School (Trooper)

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

*** This is a continuous posting used to fill multiple Highway Patrol Trooper vacancies statewide through upcoming Basic Hybrid Schools. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be considered for current and anticipated vacancies.

The Basic Hybrid School offers qualified applicants an opportunity to begin a rewarding career with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Selected applicants will be paid by the State Highway Patrol while attending Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) through an approved program in their community.

If you have the integrity to serve, the discipline to lead, and the commitment to protect others, this is your opportunity to serve the citizens of North Carolina.

Salary increases occur as successful applicants advance through training and complete each year of service:

Career Stage --> Salary

While attending BLET --> $51,852

First day of training at the State Highway Patrol Academy --> $60,238

Upon graduation from the State Highway Patrol Academy --> $63,250

Completion of Year 1 as a Trooper --> $67,361

Completion of Year 2 as a Trooper --> $71,739

Completion of Year 3 as a Trooper --> $76,403

Completion of Year 4 as a Trooper --> $81,368

Completion of Year 5 as a Trooper --> $86,657

Completion of Year 6 as a Trooper --> $92,290

Selected applicants who successfully complete all hiring requirements and Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) will continue to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Academy for agency-specific training.

As a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, you will contribute to public safety by enforcing traffic laws and reducing crime on North Carolina highways.

Duties include:

• Responding to emergencies

• Investigating motor vehicle collisions

• Enforcing state laws

• Assisting motorists

• Testifying in court

• Working with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies

• Providing professional service to the citizens and visitors of North Carolina

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

State employees engaged in law enforcement work, as defined by State statute, are subject to and must meet the education and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.  If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
 
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment.   We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.