State Police Cadet

To provide services to the public regarding the use of the Louisiana highway traffic system after completing a training program. Learns, in the Academy, to prepare reports, qualifies with firearms, learns pursuit driving and learns to enforce motor vehicle laws and state criminal code. Applies knowledge and skills learned under the direction of a State Police Trooper in the field. Any of the following will qualify: 1. Two (2) years of experience as a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Level 1 (or out-of-state equivalent) certified peace officer in a full-time position, whose job duties include armed duty with the power of arrest; or 2. A minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university; or 3. Any two (2) year combination of Options 1 and 2 above, whereby thirty (30) semester hours will be equivalent to one (1) year of experience; or 4. Three (3) years of continuous active military duty in the United States Military, effective October 1, 2001.

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old at time of application.

Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License at time of appointment.

Must pass physical examination, and physical fitness test.

Must submit to a drug screen and a risk assessment.

An applicant will be disqualified if there are any indictments or bills of information pending against him in which he is charged with a felony, or if he has been convicted within the past three (3) years of hit and run or driving while intoxicated. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by the state and federal law is granted.

Depending on their minimum qualification option, an applicant must provide documentation with their application for verification purposes: a POST certificate; an official transcript from an accredited college or university; or (for military service) a copy of their DD-214 or a letter from their current commanding officer verifying their continuous active-duty service.