State troopers promote traffic safety and compliance with state and federal laws related to driving by patrolling highways from a mobile patrol unit. Also known as highway patrol officers or state highway patrol officers, state troopers have powers of arrest and may also enforce public safety laws. State troopers’ duties are assigned on a state-by-state basis, and these duties can vary significantly between states.
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A state trooper, or state police officer, is a law enforcement professional employed by a state agency. They’re responsible for enforcing traffic and criminal laws on state-regulated highways, responding to emergencies involving motorists and assisting with detours and evacuations.
Ansvar
Et State Trooper bør være i stand til at udføre forskellige pligter og ansvar. Følgende er nogle pligter og ansvarsområder en State Trooper bør kunne udføre:
Enforcing speed limits and other vehicular laws on state-managed highways
Rendering first aid to automobile accident victims
Providing backup for local, county and federal law enforcement agencies
Managing road closures during mass evacuations, severe weather and crashes
Investigating vehicle collisions
Nødvendige færdigheder
En konkurrencedygtig State Trooper vil have visse færdigheder og kvalifikationer, herunder:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to multitask under stressful, potentially life-threatening conditions
Excellent physical conditioning
Good judgement in emergency situations
Willingness to work nontraditional hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
Lignende tilbud
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