Highway Patrol Cadet Candidate

Report in location: Multiple Dispatch Centers  

Work hours: Rotating Shifts & Rotating Days Off  

Compensation: $19.41 per hour  

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.  

Whats in it for you:  

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our [Total Rewards website](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.ohio.gov%2Fwhy-work-for-state-of-ohio&data=05%7C02%7CZach.Ellsworth%40jfs.ohio.gov%7Ca02bcfe9e8b3413af25c08dc6b710cf8%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C638503380526804745%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aaBmh3V%2BxjQMKCJZbYgx7R39qN8WNvtYkxgW6Nu2r90%3D&reserved=0){rel=”nofollow”}! Our benefits package includes:  

Medical Coverage  

– Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.   

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance  

– Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.  

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance  

– Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave   
– 11 paid holidays per year  
– Childbirth/Adoption leave  

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System  

– OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employees salary.  Visit the [OPERS website](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.opers.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CZach.Ellsworth%40jfs.ohio.gov%7Ca02bcfe9e8b3413af25c08dc6b710cf8%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C638503380526810274%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IJ7w%2BbbjHxdZWHpu1c0IjUWIASv0kDDRytrj2OFSmXk%3D&reserved=0){rel=”nofollow”} for more information.  

Deferred Compensation  

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the