How to Become a Ohio State Highway Patrol Officer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go on a ride-a-long program to know the real life duties of an OSHP officer to help you decide if you are up to the challenge or not.

   Possess a valid driver's license.
   
   Have a high school diploma or GED.
   
   A resident of Ohio. ,, The pre-physical evaluation includes vision, height and weight tests.
   
   OSHP requires you to have and uncorrected vision no worse than 20/125 that is correctable to 20/20 monocular vision, if you don't meet these requirements, you will not be permitted to continue with the application process.
   
   You will also be informed about the minimum height, weight and body fat percentage requirements, if you fail to meet these requirements you will not be permitted to continue with the application process. , These are divided into 4 areas: the endurance test, timed push ups, timed sit-ups and grip strength. , This is a written test that will help determine your cognitive and educational potential as well as your interpersonal skills. ,,, Everything about your past will in investigated, everyone you know or have worked with in the past will be contacted
   - former employers, co-workers, school officials, physicians, family and friends. ,,,,, All trainees will receive an hourly salary of $18.66 per hour plus other benefits while in training.
   
   Trainees will have to live inside academy premises 24hrs per day, 5 days a week.
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   Step 2: You must pass all the basic requirements Must be a US Citizen Between 20 and 34 years of age.

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   Step 3: Apply for an interview by submit an application form online here http://statepatrol.ohio.gov/recruit/apply.html

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   Step 4: Complete a pre-physical evaluation.

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   Step 5: Complete the physical fitness test.

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   Step 6: Take the entrance examination.

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   Step 7: Take the Polygraph exam.

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   Step 8: You will be given a conditional offer of employment upon approval by the screening committee.

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   Step 9: Go through a thorough background investigation.

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    Step 10: Go through a complete medical examination to be done by a licensed physician of the OSHP to help determine if you pass the fitness level requirements to become a patrol officer.

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    Step 11: Go through a 2nd physical fitness assessment to be sure you have maintained your physical fitness.

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    Step 12: Go through a psychological assessment and psychological assessment interview to be done by a licensed psychologist.

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    Step 13: If you pass the strict requirements

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    Step 14: you will given a final acceptance of employment.

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    Step 15: Complete 7 months of intensive academy training.

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