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About The Company:

The Pennsylvania State Police was created by an Act of the legislature which was signed into law by Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker on May 2, 1905. It was the first uniformed police organization of its kind in the United States. Today, the authorized complement of the Pennsylvania State Police is 4,545 sworn members.

Job Titles and Descriptions:

Pennsylvania State Trooper:

Job duties include providing patrol, criminal investigation and staff support services. Troopers provide for the regulation of traffic, crime scene response and investigation and maintaining public order and security. Duties are usually performed independently and require the ability to recognize immediate problem areas. Troopers must make responsible decisions and take the appropriate corrective action without the benefit of close supervision. Troopers operate in situations that are often stressful or dangerous in nature.

Essential Job Functions:
The Pennsylvania State Police has identified several job duties which are essential to an individual who holds the position of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper. These essential job functions include:
"...interprets laws and statutes of the Commonwealth; pursues suspects; effects arrests; qualifies with and, when necessary, uses agency firearms and other self-defense devices; operates vehicles and uses equipment in conjunction with law enforcement duties; responds to emergencies, civil disorders, and disasters; and performs rescue functions.

For full information on becoming a Pennsylvania State Trooper and for the on-line application go to: www.PaTrooper.com

Company Website URL:

www.PaTrooper.com