State Trooper Jobs in Garden City, ID

A State Trooper, also known as a Highway Patrol Officer or State Police Officer, plays an integral role in the law enforcement industry by enforcing laws on highways and interstate systems, assisting local law enforcement agencies, and performing police duties within their respective state. Their responsibilities include patrolling assigned areas, investigating accidents, responding to emergency calls, arresting suspects, and testifying in court. State Troopers also assist in disaster relief and control traffic during emergencies. They often work directly with the public, providing assistance and information.

Before becoming a State Trooper, individuals may serve in roles such as Police Officer, Correctional Officer, or Security Guard. These roles provide the necessary experience in law enforcement, public safety, and dealing with potentially dangerous situations. Important skills for a State Trooper include physical stamina, interpersonal skills, perceptiveness, and leadership skills. State Troopers must be U.S. citizens, hold a valid driver's license, and be at least 21 years old. They also need to complete a state-approved police academy training program and pass physical fitness, background, and written tests. Additionally, certification in first aid and CPR is beneficial.

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Police Officer

  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 9 days ago

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining...

Border Patrol Agent - Now Hiring

  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 17 days ago
  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 17 days ago

Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity....

Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11) - Now Hiring

  • Middleton, ID (18 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 17 days ago
  • Middleton, ID (18 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 17 days ago

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience, including military police or local/state law enforcement....

Border Patrol Agent

  • Kuna, ID (17 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kuna, ID (17 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 17 days ago

Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity....

Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

  • Star, ID (13 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 17 days ago
  • Star, ID (13 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 17 days ago

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience, including military police or local/state law enforcement....

Lateral Police Officer

  • Caldwell, ID (20 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 22 days ago
  • Caldwell, ID (20 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 22 days ago

The work involves preventing and investigating crimes, patrolling the City of Caldwell, enforcing traffic laws, ordinances, and responding to citizen calls for service, applying community policing procedures...

Police Officer

  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 30+ days ago

Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests...

Idaho State Police Trooper

  • Meridian, ID (10 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Meridian, ID (10 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 30+ days ago

LATERAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as a lateral, you must hold a current POST Basic Patrol (or higher) Certificate, whether in Idaho or another state, and have at least three (3) years law enforcement...

Lateral Police Officer

  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Lateral Police Officer, you will perform essential law enforcement and crime prevention duties, including patrolling assigned areas to enforce ordinances, laws, and statutes....

31B Military Police - Police Officer

  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boise, ID (3 miles from Garden City, ID)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Duties Law enforcement patrols Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects in investigations Crime scene security and processing Arrest and charge criminal suspects Some of the Skills You'll Learn...

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Salary for State Trooper Jobs in Garden City, ID

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Highest Education Level

State Troopers in Garden City, ID offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
High School or GED
21.6%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.8%


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