Trooper - Condensed Academy

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• This position is intended for currently Certified Law Enforcement
  
  

Personnel who wish to join the Kansas Highway Patrol as a Trooper.**

• Position Summary:** Patrol / Enforcement Promote general public safety
  
  

and the protection of the citizens and travelers of Kansas through

careful and safe actions and observations. Addresses any public health,

unstable, or unlawful situation that may arise and acts within law,

policy, and general professional conduct to best serve the public.

Reports/Communication/Investigation/Court Initiates and completes

Detailed Reports, Legal Documents, And Other Required Paperwork.

Prepares a variety of reports including those on activities, operations,

arrests made, and unusual incidents observed. Prepares investigative

reports and case information.

Communicates effectively in order to receive all necessary information

to perform duties and responsibilities; and to respond and transmit all

relevant information. This is done through proper operation of all

radio/ telephone equipment; knowledge of radio 10-codes and phonetic

alphabet; effective use of English language; and skill in questioning,

interrogating, and negotiating with suspects. Performs investigations

and searches in order to gather information and evidence at crash and

crime scenes. Testifies in courts and judicial hearings, prepares and

presents case evidence, and responds to mandatory court calls during

irregular hours.

Training Completes annual training required to retain State law

Enforcement Certification(s). Develops Skills And Knowledge Required To

perform duties which may include but are not limited to training in:

firearms, defensive tactics, restraint techniques, motor vehicle

operation, operation and care of equipment, communication, first aide,

motor vehicle inspections, enforcement and investigations. Acquires

knowledge and understanding of State and Federal laws and Kansas Highway

Patrol policy and procedures. Acquires and retains required

certifications. Attends training as assigned.

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• Training Academy:** During the 13-week Condensed Training Academy, you
  
  

will receive intensive classroom and practical law enforcement training.

You will manage your personal and study time in order to complete

assigned projects. You must take and maintain notes and handout

materials. You will participate in small group and team exercises. You

must practice good judgement and problem-solving skills, using

information presented, policy and procedure guidance, and present

acceptable solutions and/or reactions.

You will receive intensive physical fitness training. You will cultivate

an understanding of the importance of physical fitness. You will

complete multiple physical assessments throughout the Academy,

including: aerobic capacity test, by running 1.5 miles as quickly as

possible; three dynamic strength tests, by doing as many sit-ups,

push-ups, and pull-ups as possible in two minutes; following a strict

protocol. You will display improvement in physical performance over the

course of academy training.

Physical demands are considerable. There is a high degree of physical

exertion. Serious injury is possible. There is exposure to all weather

conditions requiring certain gear. Mental stress is considerable.

Adjusting to the lifestyle is difficult.

You will receive intensive skill-oriented training, utilizing Highway

Patrol issued equipment and defensive tactics. You will establish

advanced driving skills, by developing the ability to safely navigate a

police vehicle through numerous, closely spaced, obstacles, with

instruction on different courses.

You will develop the ability to disassemble, clean, and reassemble

firearms using knowledge of parts and the ability to follow cleaning and

assembly procedures.

You will establish the abi ity to identify when deadly force is

necessary and allowed. You will qualify with each issued firearm, both

during daylight and nighttime. You will achieve skill utilizing Highway

Patrol issued defensive weapons and personal control equipment,

including: ASP Baton, Electronic Control Weapon (TASER), oleoresin

capsicum spray, and handcuffs. You will be able to determine which

defensive and/or control equipment is appropriate for a particular

situation. You will qualify with each item of equipment by demonstrating

a knowledge of agency policy and procedures, following strict protocols.

You will complete First Aid and CPR Training. You will develop the

ability to diffuse a violators anger through control of voice, emotions,

and body language.\

All machines and equipment are used a considerable amount of time.

Patrol vehicle, Mobile Data Unit, multi-channel radio, radar unit,

programmable scanner, in-car video recording system and different types

of emergency lighting devices and sirens. Firearms, Evidential Breath

Alcohol Testing (EBAT) device, emergency first aid equipment and

telephones.

**Miscellaneous Information**

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Required: Completion of Recruit

class time and training academy curriculum, including successful

completion of the following online Incident Command System (ICS)

courses: ICS